Used in fast food packaging, the long-lasting chemicals can seep into food—and build up in our bodies. A patty-forming machine at a packing plant in Amarillo, Texas. Fast-food patties like this often ...

Hey, fellow food enthusiasts! Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to explore the fascinating evolution of fast food packaging. Those iconic containers and wrappers that hold our beloved meals ...

(Reuters Health) - Fast food isn’t exactly known for its health benefits, but a new U.S. study suggests even the packaging may be harmful. That’s because the study found one-third of fast food ...

Forever chemicals, scientifically known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are a group of synthetic compounds used to make products resistant to oil, grease, and water. While they may be ...

BOSTON — Brenda Hampton first came across the toxic industrial compound chemicals known as PFAS after finding they were part of the cocktail of contaminants that tainted the drinking water in her ...

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. The ...

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