Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cookware (Acidic Food Leaching) — food safety profile
Low riskAluminum foil and uncoated aluminum cookware leach aluminum into food, especially acidic foods (tomato, citrus, vinegar), salty foods, and during prolonged cooking/storage.
What is this product?
Aluminum foil and uncoated aluminum cookware leach aluminum into food, especially acidic foods (tomato, citrus, vinegar), salty foods, and during prolonged cooking/storage. JECFA tolerable weekly intake: 2 mg/kg body weight. A single serving of tomato sauce cooked in aluminum can deliver 6-24 mg aluminum (well within TWI for adults but relevant for children). Alzheimer's-aluminum link remains debated — multiple meta-analyses show no causal relationship, but aluminum accumulates in brain tissue.
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Who's most at risk
- Children — Developing endocrine and neurological systems, higher exposure per body weight
Frequently asked questions
Who should be careful with Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cookware (Acidic Food Leaching)?
Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: children.
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