2-Amino-1,6-dimethylfuro[3,2-e]imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine is a heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs) as potential human carcinogen. 2-Amino-1,6-dimethylfuro[3,2-e]imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine is formed in beef, pork, and chicken cooked to various levels of doneness.