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Melamine adulteration risk in imported protein meals.","synthesis":{"derived_risk_level":"low","synthesis_confidence":0.578,"synthesis_method":"partial","context_used":"human_infant","context_source":"available_priority","exposure_modifier":1.15,"vulnerability_escalated":false,"escalation_reason":null,"compounds_resolved":4,"compounds_total":5,"synthesis_date":"2026-07-30","synthesis_version":"1.2.0","methodology_note":"exposure_modifier and adjusted_magnitude are computed from ALETHEIA-calibrated heuristics (route × duration × frequency multipliers, clamped to [0.5, 1.4]). Multipliers are directionally informed by EPA Exposure Factors Handbook (2011) and CalEPA OEHHA but are not regulatory consensus. 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Concerning ingredients listed in materials.concerning[] apply to the category, not necessarily to every named brand. Specific formulations vary by SKU and may have changed since this record was written; consult the brand's current ingredient label before drawing brand-level conclusions.","sources":[{"type":"expert_curation","name":"ALETHEIA Safety Database","date":"2026-03-23"},{"type":"regulation","title":"AAFCO nutrient profiles","jurisdiction":"","id":"src_a108cfdf"},{"type":"regulation","title":"FDA CVM pet food regulations","jurisdiction":"","id":"src_882cfc2d"},{"type":"regulation","title":"FDA aflatoxin action level (20 ppb)","jurisdiction":"","id":"src_8ce4d04a"},{"type":"regulation","title":"EU Regulation 767/2009 (animal feed)","jurisdiction":"","year":2009,"id":"src_76525e4c"},{"id":"iarc_acrylamide","type":"regulatory","title":"IARC Monographs Volume 60 / 2018 Supplement: Acrylamide","year":2018,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000013"},{"id":"epa_acrylamide_iris","type":"regulatory","title":"US EPA IRIS Assessment: Acrylamide","year":2010,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000013"},{"id":"iarc_100f_afb1","type":"regulatory","title":"IARC Monographs Volume 100F: Aflatoxins — Chemical Agents and Related Occupations","year":2012,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000033"},{"id":"fda_aflatoxin","type":"regulatory","title":"FDA Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 555.400 — Aflatoxins in Human Food (action level 20 ppb; current 2021)","year":2021,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000033"},{"id":"efsa_aflatoxin","type":"regulatory","title":"EFSA CONTAM Panel: Risk assessment of aflatoxins in food (EFSA Journal 2020;18(3):6040)","year":2020,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000033"},{"id":"iarc_40_bha","type":"regulatory","title":"IARC Monographs Volume 40: Some Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Food Components — BHA Group 2B Evaluation (Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans)","year":1986,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000099"},{"id":"fda_bha_gras","type":"regulatory","title":"US FDA: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) — GRAS Status, ADI, and Food Additive Regulations (21 CFR 172.110)","year":2020,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000099"},{"id":"ntp_bha_listing","type":"regulatory","title":"US National Toxicology Program (NTP): BHA — Report on Carcinogens (15th Edition) — Reasonably Anticipated to Be a Human Carcinogen","year":2021,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000099"},{"id":"iarc_40_bht","type":"regulatory","title":"IARC Monographs Volume 40: Some Naturally Occurring and Synthetic Food Components — BHT Group 3 Evaluation (Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity)","year":1986,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000098"},{"id":"fda_bht_gras","type":"regulatory","title":"US FDA: Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) — GRAS Affirmation, Acceptable Daily Intake, and Food Additive Regulations (21 CFR 172.115)","year":2020,"inherited_from_compound":"hq-c-org-000098"}],"meta":{"schema_version":"4.0.0","last_updated":"2026-03-22","timestamp":"2026-09-10T04:04:54.762Z"},"_notice":"ALETHEIA output is reference data, not professional advice. 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