evidence: Nutella, the globally beloved hazelnut spread, has recently found itself at the center of a health controversy. Reports linking its key ingredient, palm oil, to potential cancer risks have sparked a widespread reaction, with stores around the world beginning to pull the product from their shelves. This concern originates from a 2016 study by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which pointed out that palm oil can form carcinogenic substances when subjected to high temperatures. [...] Does Nutella Cause Cancer? The Scientific Findings [...] - ABC News. (2017, January 14). Nutella maker fights back against Cancer-Causing claims. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/nutella-maker-fights-back-cancer-causing-claims/story?id=44756338 - KPiotrowska. (2022, January 17). 8 things to know about palm oil. WWF. https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/8-things-know-about-palm-oil - Risk factors: diet. (2024, January 31). Cancer.gov. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/diet - Peterson, H. (2016, February 17). Many parents are terrified to feed their kids Nutella. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/nutella-is-under-fire-for-harmful-ingredients-2016-2