California is linking cancer to coffee because the state has determined that coffee contains a chemical called acrylamide, which has been identified as a potential carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The state requires that coffee companies include a warning label on their products sold in California, stating that the chemical is present in coffee and may cause cancer. This decision is based on research that suggests that long-term exposure to high levels of acrylamide may increase the risk of cancer, although the level of risk is still unclear and more research is needed to fully understand the potential health effects of the chemical.
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