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Dangerous Chemicals found in Food Wrappers at Major Fast-Food Restaurants and Grocery Chains

CNN reports that alarming levels of dangerous chemicals known as PFAS were discovered in food packaging at a number of well-known fast-food and fast-casual restaurants and grocery store chains. The highest levels of indicators for PFAS were found in food packaging from Nathan's Famous, Cava, Arby's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Stop & Shop and Sweetgreen, according to an investigation released last week by Consumer Reports. The new report comes more than two […]

todayMarch 29, 2022

Food & Drink

Toxic Chemicals May Be Used In Packaging For Big Macs And Whoppers, Study Finds

A report newly released by a pair of environmental advocacy groups reveals that toxic chemicals may be present in some of the containers and wrappers used by three major fast-food chains. Specifically, the findings uncovered PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. While the study found PFAS in food packaging, the chemicals are also found in other consumer products which never go near your mouth, such as carpeting and drapes. The […]

todayAugust 10, 2020

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