According to a recent study, some of Burger King's packaging is likely treated with PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals that accumulate in the body and can cause serious health complications. Tell Burger King: Don't use PFAS in your packaging. ADD YOUR NAME:
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Friend,
When we order takeout, we shouldn't have to wonder if our to-go container comes with a side of toxics.
But Burger King and other takeout restaurants use packaging that is likely treated with toxic chemicals called PFAS, according to a recent study.[1]
A dangerous group of man-made chemicals, PFAS are linked to a host of health problems, including liver damage, thyroid disease and cancer.[2]
It's simple: These toxics shouldn't be anywhere near our food. Tell Burger King to stop using food packaging that contains PFAS.
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Also called "forever chemicals," PFAS don't just disappear when we throw away a PFAS-treated wrapper. PFAS can make their way from landfills into our water, air and soil -- and they never fully degrade.[3]
PFAS don't disappear from the body either. Instead, PFAS settle in the blood, kidneys and liver, which can cause health problems later in life.[4]
A wrapper that we only use for a few minutes shouldn't contain persistent "forever chemicals" that damage our bodies and the environment long term.
Tell Burger King to stop using packaging treated with PFAS.
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PFAS just aren't worth the risk. They're often used to keep packaging from getting greasy, which is a small benefit compared to the devastating impact of PFAS on the environment and our bodies.[5]
We're already making progress on our campaign against PFAS. After U.S. PIRG and other organizations urged McDonald's to stop using PFAS-treated packaging, the company announced it would eliminate PFAS in its packaging by 2025.[6]
If Burger King sees widespread public support for safer alternatives to its PFAS-treated packaging, the company could follow in McDonald's footsteps by eliminating its use of PFAS.
Add your name today to help us convince Burger King to stop using PFAS-treated packaging, Friend.
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Thank you,
Faye Park
President
1. "New Study Indicates Toxic Chemicals Used in Take-Out Food Packaging from Popular Chains," U.S. PIRG, August 6, 2020.
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2. Nadia Kounang, "What are PFAS chemicals, and what are they doing to our health?," CNN, February 14, 2019.
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3. Carol Kwiatkowski, "The frightening rise of 'forever chemicals'--and why they're more common than you think," Fast Company, October 13, 2020.
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4. Nadia Kounang, "What are PFAS chemicals, and what are they doing to our health?," CNN, February 14, 2019.
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5. "New Study Indicates Toxic Chemicals Used in Take-Out Food Packaging from Popular Chains," U.S. PIRG, August 6, 2020.
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6. Garrett Ellison, "McDonalds pledges to stop using PFAS in food packaging by 2025," Michigan Live, January 15, 2021.
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