Is it Okay to Eat Charred Pizza?
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2015 review by the European Food Safety Authority, acrylamide, a chemical created when starchy foods are cooked at high temperatures, has been linked to an increased risk of cancer in animal studies. This has led many to question: Is it okay to eat charred pizza?