By Jackie Salo
August 7, 2019
The bowls used at restaurants such as Chipotle and Sweetgreen are linked to cancer-causing chemicals, according to a new study. Though compostable bowls are often advertised as environmentally friendly, they may be treated with toxic compounds known as “forever chemicals,” according to a New Food Economy Study, which tested 14 locations of eight New York City restaurants. Among the restaurants were fast-casual favorites such as Fresh & Co, Chipotle, Sweetgreen, Dos Toros and Dig Inn.
Tests performed on the containers determined that they contained high levels of fluorine, which indicates per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAs) were likely used to make them more durable, according to researchers.
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