The Hans India: Greasepaper packaging contains harmful chemicals
February 4, 2017
We may opt to cut back on fast food to avoid an overload of fat and calories. Yet, there is another reason to resist the temptation to indulge in fast food.…
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Times Herald-Record: Study: Toxic chemicals in Newburgh water, local wells found in fast-food packaging
February 2, 2017
The family of toxic chemicals that includes the ones behind the closure of the City of Newburgh’s primary water supply and the contamination of private wells in surrounding towns is prevalent in fast-food packaging, according to a new study.…
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Bloomberg: Burgers Aren’t the Only Fast-Food Products That Could Harm You
February 2, 2017
The risky chemicals that keep cooking grease from leaking out of fast-food containers are widespread, according to a peer-reviewed study released Wednesday.…
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Crain’s Chicago Business: Fast-food wrappers may contain dangerous chemicals, study shows
February 2,, 2017
The risky chemicals that keep cooking grease from leaking out of fast-food containers are widespread, according to a peer-reviewed study released Wednesday.…
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Michigan Radio: Study finds fluorinated chemicals in fast food packaging
February 2, 2017
A new study found fluorinated chemicals in one third of the fast food packages researchers tested. The chemicals keep oil and grease from leaking through.…
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Fusion: Another reason to avoid fast food: Its packaging might contain harmful chemicals
February 1, 2017
Fast food obviously isn’t great for your health, but a new study from the Silent Spring Institute is providing even more incentive to cut back on those burgers and fries.…
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WebMD: Many Fast-Food Containers Have Risky Chemical
February 1, 2017
The next time you get a muffin with your coffee or pick up a hamburger at a drive-thru, you could also be getting a side of chemicals that have a poor safety and environmental record, a new study shows.…
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Fair Warning: Ketchup or PFAS With Those Fries?
February 1, 2017
As if cheeseburgers, fries and microwave popcorn weren’t enough of a dietary worry, now comes word that fast-food packaging is also a cause for concern.…
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