Cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals,’ found in McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King food packaging: reports – By Brian Linder (Pennlive) / Aug 08 2020
Burger King, McDonald’s and Wendy’s aren’t exactly known for having healthy menus, but it turns out the food isn’t the only thing you have to worry about at the popular fast food restaurants.
Because, according to a Business Insider story, even the packaging is bad for you.
In a story posted to Yahoo News Friday, Business Insider reported that a new study found PFAS – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they can “linger in water and air for thousands of years” — in the chains’ food packaging.
PFAS have been linked to cancer, liver damage and other health issues, it reported.
It said chains Sweetgreen, Freshii and Cava also had the chemicals in its packaging.
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