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Bone
Low concern
Bones used in food are generally safe when sourced and prepared per USDA/FSIS guidelines. Some studies have noted lead concentrations in bone broths, particularly from poultry and from bones sourced from environmentally exposed animals.
Found in
31 products
What it is
Bone refers to skeletal bone tissue used in food production, typically for stocks, broths, and gelatin extraction.
Source of stock, broth, collagen/gelatin, calcium, marrow.
Why it's flagged
- Potential lead leaching from bones during long-cooked broths
- Source/quality variability
What regulators actually say
"Bones... may be used in the production of stocks and broths."
"Concentrations of lead in chicken bone broth... were significantly higher than the water control."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted food source under USDA FSIS regulations
European Union — EFSA
Permitted traditional food
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