Health Groups Call on FDA to Ban Potentially Harmful Decaffeination Chemical in Coffee

Decaf coffee can contain methylene chloride, a chemical that can cause cancer and other health issues
Health advocates petitioned the FDA to ban methylene chloride from the decaf coffee production process
The FDA currently allows small amounts of the chemical in decaf coffee production
Advocates argue safer decaffeination processes exist, like using carbon dioxide or the Swiss Water Process
Consumers should look for organic or Swiss Water Process labeled decaf coffee to avoid methylene chloride