Study: Burnt Toast Linked to Increased Cancer Risk

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Cooking and eating extra crispy foods may be linked to an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study by Britain’s Food Standards Agency.

Researchers says higher levels of cancer-causing toxins, have been discovered in items exposed to temperatures above 248 degrees Fahrenheit.

The findings come only weeks after a University of Texas study found that carcinogens in flame-grilled meat may have a negative impact on kidney health, and the World Health Organization’s announcement that red meat is linked to cancer.

British experts say roast potatoes should be cooked only to a light golden color, and bread should be toasted to the lightest possible color.