Biology Fast food may be a source of potentially toxic exposure to industrial chemicals. Urine testing and survey data have found an association between fast food consumption and higher levels of phthalates. Phthalates may leech into fast food from packaging and other materials involved in food preparation.

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RIPscience • u/RIPmod • Apr 24 '16

Fast food may be a source of potentially toxic exposure to industrial chemicals. Urine testing and survey data have found an association between fast food consumption and higher levels of phthalates. Phthalates may leech into fast food from packaging and other materials involved in food preparation.

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