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Subway Sub Tuna 6 Inch
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Subway Sub Tuna 6 Inch is currently classified as moderate concern in the NonToxic.com database, with a 72/100 comparative safety score. DEHP-equivalents measured at 17633 ng/serving. Compared only with verified Food Products records using the same analyte, unit, and laboratory method. This comparative score is not a clinical safety threshold. Panel of 18 plasticizers and bisphenols across 3 lab samples; 3 detected. DEHP-equivalents under 1% of the source-published EFSA adult tolerable daily intake (0.5%). This is a shopping comparison aid, not a medical or regulatory determination.
DEHP-equivalents (ng/serving)17633
MicroplasticsNot tested (dataset covers plasticizers and bisphenols)
Test year2024
Linked testing evidence
Product-specific laboratory record linked to the published PlasticList dataset. View source record
Evidence confidence
Medium confidence
Confidence reflects whether source, year, and measured contamination fields are available.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Study source | PlasticList (plasticlist.org) |
| Year tested | 2024 |
| Contamination source | Unknown |
| Polymer types | Various |
| DEHP-equivalents (ng/serving) | 17633 |
| Microplastics signal | Not tested (dataset covers plasticizers and bisphenols) |
Full laboratory panel · PlasticList
3 samples analyzed, collected 2024-07-20 from Subway, 850 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Methods: QuEChERS, Phthalates and Substitutes; QuEChERS, Bisphenols. Values shown are the worst observed across samples. DEHP-equivalents: 17633 ng/serving. Share of EFSA tolerable daily intake — adult (70 kg): 0.5%, toddler (14 kg): 2.5%.
Laboratory sample details
- Serving size used by the source
- 229 g
- Recorded sample lot numbers
- Not recorded
- Recorded sample expiration dates
- Not recorded
These describe the source's historical samples, not the package currently on sale.
| Analyte | Result |
|---|---|
| DEHP | 77 ng/g · 17633 ng/serving |
| DBP | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| BBP | <LOQ (5 ng/g) |
| DINP | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| DIDP | <LOQ (100 ng/g) |
| DEP | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| DMP | <LOQ (5 ng/g) |
| DIBP | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| DNHP | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| DCHP | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| DNOP | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| BPA | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| BPS | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| BPF | 33 ng/g · 7557 ng/serving |
| DEHT | 76 ng/g · 17404 ng/serving |
| DEHA | <LOQ (10 ng/g) |
| DINCH | <LOQ (1 ng/g) |
| DIDA | <LOQ (100 ng/g) |
Source: PlasticList record for this product (plasticlist.org, Light Labs, 2024). PlasticList describes these results as a snapshot suitable as a starting point for further work — not solid enough on their own to draw high-confidence conclusions. Our comparative score inherits that uncertainty.
Product details
Package and label information helps identify the product. It does not establish contamination levels.
| Brand | Subway |
|---|---|
| Barcode | Not verified |
| Pack size | Not verified |
| Packaging | Not verified |
| Label claims | Not verified |
Catalog source: Subway Sub Tuna 6 Inch. Catalog checked: .
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Common questions about Subway Sub Tuna 6 Inch.
Is Subway Sub Tuna 6 Inch a lower-concern product?
NonToxic.com currently classifies Subway Sub Tuna 6 Inch as moderate concern with a 72/100 score. DEHP-equivalents measured at 17633 ng/serving. Compared only with verified Food Products records using the same analyte, unit, and laboratory method. This comparative score is not a clinical safety threshold. Panel of 18 plasticizers and bisphenols across 3 lab samples; 3 detected. DEHP-equivalents under 1% of the source-published EFSA adult tolerable daily intake (0.5%).
What evidence is available for Subway Sub Tuna 6 Inch?
Subway Sub Tuna 6 Inch currently lists PlasticList (plasticlist.org) as the study source, 2024 as the test year, 17633 as the DEHP-equivalents (ng/serving), and Not tested (dataset covers plasticizers and bisphenols) as the microplastics signal. The evidence label is medium confidence.
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