Fluorinated Compounds in U.S. Fast Food Packaging
Silent Spring Institute · California Department of Toxic Substances Control · +9 more institutions
Abstract
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are highly persistent synthetic chemicals, some of which have been associated with cancer, developmental toxicity, immunotoxicity, and other health effects. PFASs in grease-resistant food packaging can leach into food and increase dietary exposure. We collected ~400 samples of food contact papers, paperboard containers, and beverage containers from fast food restaurants throughout the United States and measured total fluorine using particle-induced γ-ray emission (PIGE) spectroscopy. PIGE can rapidly and inexpensively measure total fluorine in solid-phase samples. We found that 46% of food contact papers and 20% of paperboard samples contained detectable fluorine…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 26.03
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 60
Authors
9- LALaurel A. SchaiderCorresponding
Silent Spring Institute
- SBSimona Bălan
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- ABArlene Blum
Public Policy Institute of California, University of California, Berkeley
- DQDavid Q. Andrews
Media Working Group
- MJMark J. Strynar
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park Foundation
Topics & keywords
- Food packaging
- Food science
- Business
- Chemistry