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Dangerous chemicals found in food wrappers at major fast-food restaurants and grocery chains, report says

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, a new report found.

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Dangerous chemicals found in food wrappers at major fast-food restaurants and grocery chains, report says
CPG companies increasing use of eco-friendly packaging

Until the mid-20th century, most packaged goods came in eco-friendly containers: reusable glass and metal containers, and biodegradable paper. Inexpensive, mass-produced single-use plastics promised to be more hygienic and to keep food fresher longer, but created its own nightmare: waste that can take as long as 1,000 years to degrade.

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CPG companies increasing use of eco-friendly packaging
3M manufacturing giant to stop making 'forever chemicals’

The firm, which also makes Post-Its, cited increased regulatory and consumer concern about the substances, known as PFAS, to explain the move.
The chemicals are used in many everyday items, including food packaging.

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3M manufacturing giant to stop making 'forever chemicals’
US to limit PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

Research has suggested over 200 million Americans likely drink water contaminated with PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to a host of health issues, including cancer.

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US to limit PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Pollution: 'forever chemicals' in rainwater exceed safe levels

These synthetic substances called PFAS are used in non-stick pans, fire-fighting foam and water-repellent clothes.

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Pollution: 'forever chemicals' in rainwater exceed safe levels