Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the …
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
McDonald’s, Burger King Being Sued for Use of ‘Forever Chemicals…
WEBApr 20, 2022 · Two of the most popular fast-food chains in the world are facing lawsuits for using PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, aka "forever chemicals") in their packaging.
Fast food increases exposure to a 'forever chemical' called PFAS
WEBOct 10, 2019 · Fast food increases exposure to a 'forever chemical' called PFAS. Used in fast food packaging, the long-lasting chemicals can seep into food—and build up in our bodies. A patty-forming machine...
Fast-food restaurants should ditch packaging coated in ‘forever chemicals’
WEBMay 2, 2022 · Some fast-food restaurants are moving quickly to get the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS out of food packaging, but others have not committed to phasing them out.
PFAS: The ‘Forever Chemicals’ You Couldn’t Escape if You Tried
WEBApr 12, 2022 · Virtually indestructible, these artificial compounds are used in fast-food packaging and countless household items, but they have been found as far away as virgin forests.
61 Unexpected ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Food Packaging
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Food packaging from around the world contains at least 68 “forever chemicals” that can seep into what we eat, a new study finds.
Why some fast food companies have banned 'forever chemical' …
WEBApr 1, 2022 · PFAS are man-made chemicals, dubbed forever chemicals because they don't break down easily, that persist in the environment for a long time and are used in various industries around the world. If exposed in sufficient levels, PFAS can pose potential health risks to humans.
Certain types of ‘forever chemicals’ will no longer be used in US food …
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Certain kinds of greaseproofing “forever” chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, will no longer be used in food packaging in the US, the US Food and Drug...
How Dangerous Is PFAS in Food? - The New York Times
WEB4 days ago · Scientists say it can contain high levels of “forever chemicals.” For the first time, the U.S. government is requiring municipal water systems to detect and remove PFAS from drinking water .
Food packaging containing toxic "forever chemicals" no ... - CBS News
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
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