12/06/2025
The potential risks of Apeel, a food coating made by Apeel Sciences, are mainly related to the chemicals used in its production.
According to the FDA document that grants Apeel its 'Generally Recognized as Safe'
(GRAS) status, the coating contains small amounts of chemicals like toluene, hexane, and heavy metals (including lead, palladium, and arsenic).
Toluene is a highly toxic chemical that can cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. It can also lead to systemic toxicity if ingested or inhaled.
Hexane is easily inhaled and can cause long-lasting, even permanent, nerve damage.
The presence of heavy metals like lead, palladium, and arsenic is also concerning, as these metals are known to be toxic to humans.
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