A new study by the researchers of Nevada silent spring institute found potential toxic compounds for cancer in the wrappers used for fast foods in U.S. Fast foods are the not recommended for healthy eating. It is known that they contain saturated fats but the new study throws light about the hidden dangers associated with fast foods. Restaurants use grease proof wrappers for packing fast foods. Now it is learned that toxic compounds present in the wrappers leach into the foods and can lead to cancers, lowers fertility and associated with many other health effects.
Research study:
Researchers analyzed 400 paper wrappers, containers, and cups from 27 fast-food restaurants across the US.They found poly fluoroalkyl substances (PFA's) in half of the packaging material and in 20 percent of paper containers.Mexican food, desserts, and bread are found to contain the major bulk of toxic compounds. A thorough analysis of 20 smaller samples indicated the presence of perfluorooctanoic acid a compound that was discontinued in the U.S.
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This is alarming if you consider since, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three children eat fast food every day. These chemicals pose serious health hazards to people.It is even more dangerous to children as they are highly vulnerable. Researchers opine that it is also not the problem of manufacturers as the compounds are detected at various levels indicating their presence in recycled materials. The researchers suggest a reduction in the use of fluorinated compounds and replacement with non-fluorinated compounds available.
The Research is published in the journal Environmental science and technology
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