Separating Fact from Fiction: Is There Formaldehyde in Mayonnaise?
                                
                                
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                                For years, a pervasive food safety myth has incorrectly blamed mayonnaise for causing food poisoning at summer picnics. In reality, commercially produced mayonnaise is a highly stable food product, and the claim that there is formaldehyde in mayonnaise is entirely false. The truth lies in understanding the ingredients and preservation methods of this popular condiment.