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.

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.

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.

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.
2. Nadia Kounang, "What are PFAS chemicals, and what are they doing to our health?," CNN, February 14, 2019.
3. Carol Kwiatkowski, "The frightening rise of 'forever chemicals'--and why they're more common than you think," Fast Company, October 13, 2020.
4. Nadia Kounang, "What are PFAS chemicals, and what are they doing to our health?," CNN, February 14, 2019.
5. "New Study Indicates Toxic Chemicals Used in Take-Out Food Packaging from Popular Chains," U.S. PIRG, August 6, 2020.
6. Garrett Ellison, "McDonalds pledges to stop using PFAS in food packaging by 2025," Michigan Live, January 15, 2021.