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29 Diseases Researched for Mineral Oil
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Breastfeeding Concerns: Chemical Exposure330Locked
Pneumonia220Locked
Esophageal Cancer211Locked
Lung Cancer211Locked
Dry Skin 110Locked
Lipidosis110Locked
Lipogranulomata110Locked
Lymphangioma110Locked
Melanoma110Locked
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma110Locked
Petroleum Exposure And Toxicity110Locked
Rheumatoid Arthritis110Locked
Splenic Diseases110Locked
Stomach Cancer110Locked
Autoimmune Diseases24Locked
Hypercalcemia13Locked
Infant Chemical Exposures12Locked
Lupus Erythematosus: Systemic12Locked
Male Reproductive Development Abnormalities12Locked
Premature Birth12Locked
Skin Cancer12Locked
Vaccine-induced Toxicity 12Locked
Bladder Cancer11Locked
Cancers: All11Locked
Gastric Cancer11Locked
Hair Quality Problems11Locked
Oxidative Stress11Locked
Pancreatic Cancer11Locked
Prostate Cancer11Locked
4 Adverse Pharmacological Actions Researched for Mineral Oil
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Carcinogenic211Locked
Immunotoxic12Locked
Tumorigenic12Locked
Hepatotoxic11Locked
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45 Abstracts with Mineral Oil Research

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Mineral oil exposures also contribute to the incidence and mortality of lung, melanoma, and possibly esophageal and stomach cancers and of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in aerospace workers.Oct 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Am J Ind Med. 2005 Oct;48(4):249-58. PMID: 16167347
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Stomach Cancer
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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Coconut oil is superior to mineral oil in treating dry skin.Aug 31, 2004

Pubmed Data : Dermatitis. 2004 Sep ;15(3):109-16. PMID: 15724344
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut Oil
Diseases : Dry Skin
Additional Keywords : Natural Substances Versus Chemicals
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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European children have a far higher burden of mineral oil exposure (body weight vs. exposure amount) relative adults, occurring primarily through de-dusted grains and glazing agents on confectionery.Mar 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2004 Mar;42(3):481-92. PMID: 14871591
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Exposure to mineral oil is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Jan 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Arthritis Res Ther. 2005;7(6):R1296-303. Epub 2005 Sep 23. PMID: 16277683
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Rheumatoid Arthritis
Additional Keywords : Vaccine Adjuvant
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Infants may be exposed to mineral paraffins from human breast milk and breast salves.Dec 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 2003 Dec;38(3):317-25. PMID: 14623482
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Breastfeeding Concerns: Chemical Exposure
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil, Paraffin, Vasoline
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Mineral oil aspiration has occured accidentally in children treated for constipation. Nov 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Pediatr Radiol. 2007 Nov;37(11):1135-9. Epub 2007 Sep 18. PMID: 17876572
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Pneumonia
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Mineral oil aspiration has resulted in lipoid pneumonia.Jun 01, 1985

Pubmed Data : Pediatr Emerg Care. 1985 Jun;1(2):74-80. PMID: 3843437
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 1985
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Pneumonia
Problem Substances : Baby Oil, Mineral Oil
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Mineral oil can be found contaminating foods and human milk. Sep 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam. 2004 Sep;21(9):893-904. PMID: 15666983
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Breastfeeding Concerns: Chemical Exposure
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil, Vasoline
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Mineral oil consumption from sources related to the packaging and display of foodstuffs may be causing increased incidence of follicular lipidosis of the spleen. Aug 01, 1984

Pubmed Data : Hum Pathol. 1984 Aug;15(8):724-30. PMID: 6745914
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1984
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Splenic Diseases
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Mineral oil consumption may contribute to lipogranulomata in the human liver and spleen.Mar 01, 1985

Pubmed Data : Arch Pathol Lab Med. 1985 Mar;109(3):283-6. PMID: 3838459
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1985
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Lipogranulomata
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Mineral oil containing cosmetics are a potential relevant source of mineral oil contamination in women. Oct 04, 2011

Pubmed Data : J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2011 Oct 4. Epub 2011 Oct 4. PMID: 21970597
Article Published Date : Oct 04, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Petroleum Exposure And Toxicity
Problem Substances : Cosmetics, Mineral Oil, Sunscreen
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Mineral oil parrafins bioaccumulate in human body fat and breastmilk. Feb 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2008 Feb;46(2):544-52. Epub 2007 Sep 5. PMID: 17923223
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Breastfeeding Concerns: Chemical Exposure
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Prolonged unrestricted ingestion of mineral oil is dangerous and may cause structural and functional abnormalities which lead to severe malnutrition and death.Dec 13, 1975

Pubmed Data : S Afr Med J. 1975 Dec 13;49(53):2187-90. PMID: 1209437
Article Published Date : Dec 13, 1975
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Tissue samples from routine autopsies reveal mineral oil lipidosis is found frequently in a wide range of internal organs. This may interfere with results from lymphangiography screenings.Aug 01, 1984

Pubmed Data : Hum Pathol. 1984 Aug;15(8):731-7. PMID: 6204920
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1984
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Lipidosis, Lymphangioma
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Topical application of mineral oil may result in lipid uptake and skin occlusion in adult and infant skin.May 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Dermatol Sci. 2008 May;50(2):135-42. Epub 2008 Mar 4. PMID: 18164596
Article Published Date : May 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Hypercalcemia associated with mineral oil-induced sclerosing paraffinomas.Feb 28, 2013

Pubmed Data : Endocr Pract. 2013 Mar-Apr;19(2):e50-6. PMID: 23337133
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2013
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Hypercalcemia
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Commonly used moisturizing creams containing mineral oil are tumorigenic when applied topically to UVB-pretreated high-risk mice.Feb 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Invest Dermatol. 2009 Feb;129(2):468-75. Epub 2008 Aug 14. PMID: 18704106
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2009
Study Type : Animal Study
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Diseases : Skin Cancer
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Tumorigenic
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Effects of gestational exposure to di-n-butyl phthalate and mineral oil on testis development of the Mongolian gerbil.Jun 13, 2018

Pubmed Data : Reprod Fertil Dev. 2018 Jun 14. Epub 2018 Jun 14. PMID: 29898815
Article Published Date : Jun 13, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
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Diseases : Male Reproductive Development Abnormalities
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil, Phthalates
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Feeding studies in rats with mineral hydrocarbon food grade white oils results in abnormal hematological and clinical chemistry changes.Jan 01, 1992

Pubmed Data : Toxicol Pathol. 1992;20(3 Pt 1):426-35. PMID: 1295071
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1992
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil
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Induction of autoantibodies by mineral oils considered nontoxic also may have pathogenetic implications in human autoimmune diseases.Apr 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : Toxicol Sci. 2004 Apr;78(2):222-8. Epub 2004 Jan 12. PMID: 14718649
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2004
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autoimmune Diseases
Problem Substances : Adjuvant, Freund adjuvant, Hexadecane, Mineral Oil, Squalene
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Mineral oil (as compared to coconut oil) massage is associated with lower length and weight gain velocity in premature infants.Sep 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Indian Pediatr. 2005 Sep;42(9):877-84. PMID: 16208048
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2005
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Infant Chemical Exposures, Premature Birth
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Mineral oil consumption results in abnormal organ changes in rats.Feb 01, 1996

Pubmed Data : Regul Toxicol Pharmacol. 1996 Feb;23(1 Pt 1):55-68. PMID: 8628921
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1996
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil
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Mineral oil is commonly found in animal feed and food from animal origin at significant quantities. Jan 01, 2001

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam. 2001 Jan;18(1):1-10. PMID: 11212542
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2001
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil
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Mineral oils cause DNA adducct formation in mouse skin.Jul 01, 1995

Pubmed Data : J Appl Toxicol. 1995 Jul-Aug;15(4):275-83. PMID: 7594196
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1995
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Petroleum-derived food-grade white oils cause adverse physical changes in rats.Mar 01, 1996

Pubmed Data : Toxicol Pathol. 1996 Mar-Apr;24(2):214-30. PMID: 8992612
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1996
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil, Paraffin
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The feeding of food-grade petroleum derivatives in rats result in body-wide accumulation of these chemicals.Apr 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2003 Apr;41(4):489-521. PMID: 12615122
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil, Paraffin
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The inclusion of 8% mineral oil in a fat-free diet causes severe growth retardation in rats.Sep 01, 1993

Pubmed Data : J Nutr. 1993 Sep;123(9):1575-85. PMID: 8395595
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 1993
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Topical mineral oil contributes to DNA adduct formation in mouse skin.May 01, 2000

Pubmed Data : J Appl Toxicol. 2000 May-Jun;20(3):165-74. PMID: 10797468
Article Published Date : May 01, 2000
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Vaccine adjuvants can contribute to the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Aug 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : J Autoimmun. 2003 Aug;21(1):1-9. PMID: 12892730
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 2003
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Autoimmune Diseases, Lupus Erythematosus: Systemic, Vaccine-induced Toxicity
Problem Substances : Adjuvant, Freund adjuvant, Mineral Oil, Pristane, Squalene
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Immunotoxic
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Analysis of mineral oil in food: results of a Belgian market survey.Sep 09, 2018

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess. 2018 Sep 10:1-14. Epub 2018 Sep 10. PMID: 30199335
Article Published Date : Sep 09, 2018
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Cheese coatings and temporary casings for skinless sausage contribute to the migration of mineral hydrocarbons into foods.Mar 01, 1993

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam. 1993 Mar-Apr;10(2):175-84. PMID: 8314395
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1993
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil
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coconut oil, which is a better penetrant than mineral oil, may provide better protection from damage by hygral fatigue.Apr 30, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Cosmet Sci. 2001 May-Jun;52(3):169-84. PMID: 11413497
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2001
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Coconut
Diseases : Hair Quality Problems
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Food containers used for dairy products and sunflower oil are responsible for the migration of mineral hydrocarbons into foods.Mar 01, 1993

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam. 1993 Mar-Apr;10(2):167-74. PMID: 8314394
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 1993
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Cow Milk, Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil
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Food contamination by hydrocarbons from packaging materials is a widespread problem. Sep 01, 1991

Pubmed Data : Z Lebensm Unters Forsch. 1991 Sep;193(3):213-9. PMID: 1962505
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 1991
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil
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Food contamination with hydrocarbons from lubricating oils and release agents is probably a widespread problem.Jul 01, 1991

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam. 1991 Jul-Aug;8(4):437-46. PMID: 1806392
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1991
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil
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Grape seed oil may be contaminated with mineral oil paraffins.Dec 10, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2008 Dec 10;56(23):11245-50. PMID: 18989969
Article Published Date : Dec 10, 2008
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil, Paraffin
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It has been estimated that in the US most mineral oil exposure through food consumption comes through food packaging and food glazings, coatings and additives.May 01, 2002

Pubmed Data : Food Chem Toxicol. 2002 May;40(5):555-71. PMID: 11955662
Article Published Date : May 01, 2002
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil
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Many foods are contaminated with mineral oil at concentrations in the order of or above 10 mg/kg.Nov 01, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Sep Sci. 2009 Nov;32(21):3726-37. PMID: 19877142
Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2009
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Many foods are contaminated with mineral oil. Oct 14, 2009

Pubmed Data : J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Oct 14;57(19):8711-21. PMID: 19728727
Article Published Date : Oct 14, 2009
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Mineral oil can be used as a pesticide.Oct 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Econ Entomol. 2005 Oct;98(5):1630-40. PMID: 16334333
Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2005
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Mineral Oil exposure has been linked to increased cancer risk. May 01, 1997

Pubmed Data : Cancer Causes Control. 1997 May;8(3):386-405. PMID: 9498901
Article Published Date : May 01, 1997
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Bladder Cancer, Cancers: All, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil, N-Nitrosamines, Paraffin, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Carcinogenic
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Mineral oil ingestion may result in lipogranulomas in non-fatty livers.Jul 01, 1982

Pubmed Data : Am J Clin Pathol. 1982 Jul;78(1):35-41. PMID: 7102605
Article Published Date : Jul 01, 1982
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Hepatotoxic
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Olive oil that is more heavily processed has higher levels of mineral paraffin contaminants.May 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam. 2003 May;20(5):417-26. PMID: 12775460
Article Published Date : May 01, 2003
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil, Paraffin
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Peroxidized mineral oil increases the oxidant status of culture media and inhibits in vitro porcine embryo development.Oct 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Theriogenology. 2017 Nov ;103:17-23. Epub 2017 Jul 27. PMID: 28763725
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2017
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Oxidative Stress
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil
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Waxed paper use contributes to the migration of mineral hydrocarbons into food at levels as high as 1300 mg/kg. Jan 01, 1994

Pubmed Data : Food Addit Contam. 1994 Jan-Feb;11(1):79-89. PMID: 8181636
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1994
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals
Problem Substances : Hydrocarbons, Mineral Oil

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