If you need another reason to stop eating ultra-processed packaged products and fast food,, this might be the motivation you need.
A breaking new report found that many of the most popular food and drinks sold in grocery stores and in fast food drive-thru’s are laden with hazardous chemicals from plastics that can seriously harm your health over time. (1)
It’s not just the ingredients in Wendy’s, Coca-Cola, and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream that we need to watch out for. There are chemicals in these products that seep in when they come in contact with packaging materials, or the plastic tubing, conveyor belts, and gloves used during food processing. (1)
Consumer Reports tested 67 products from the grocery store and 18 different fast food items for bisphenols (BPA) and Phthalates.
You’ve probably heard about BPA in the lining of canned food, but now many brands have removed BPA and replaced it with other chemicals that are just as bad! Most of the products that Consumer Reports tested still had some levels of BPA in them, but…
They found alarmingly high amounts of Phthalates in ALMOST EVERY product tested – even those not packaged in cans or plastic!
How are these chemicals harmful to our bodies?
Phthalates are the most common plasticizers (a chemical that makes plastic flexible and durable). Since they are used so much in food processing and packaging, these chemicals are showing up in our bodies, where they can harm our health over time. Experts say even low levels are harmful to the body, especially since we’re being exposed multiple times a day! No level is considered safe. (2)
Phthalates are linked to:
Reduced testosterone and estrogen levels
Decreased fertility and higher miscarriage rates
Increased risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
Elevated blood pressure and triglyceride levels
Obesity (3)
Here are the products that had the highest levels of Phthalates in them:
The most contaminated product they tested is an organic brand – Annie’s Organic Cheesy Ravioli – which had 53,579 ng of phthalates per serving! That was nearly double the amount found in other highly contaminated products.
The other major offenders were Wendy’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Chicken of the Sea Pink Salmon, Moe’s Southwest Grill Chicken Burrito, Fairlife Core Power High Protein Chocolate Shakes, Del Monte Sliced Peaches, Chipotle Chicken Burrito, and Burger King Whopper With Cheese.
Most shocking is what they found in baby food!
The levels in baby food weren’t quite as high as other products tested, but babies and children are much more susceptible to the health-damaging effects of these chemicals in our food.
Do you buy any of these products below?
FULL LIST ranked from highest to lowest per serving:
Annie’s Organic Cheesy Ravioli – 53,579 ng of phthalates
Wendy’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets – 33,980 ng of phthalates
Del Monte Sliced Peaches in 100% Fruit Juice – 24,928 ng of phthalates
Moe’s Southwest Grill Chicken Burrito – 24,330 ng of phthalates
Chicken of the Sea Pink Salmon – 24,321 ng of phthalates
Chipotle Chicken Burrito – 20,579 ng of phthalates
Fairlife Core Power High Protein Chocolate – 20,452 ng of phthalates
Burger King Whopper With Cheese – 20,167 ng of phthalates
Burger King Chicken Nuggets – 19,782 ng of phthalates
Wendy’s Dave’s Single With Cheese – 19,520 ng of phthalates
SlimFast High Protein Meal Replacement Chocolate – 16,916 ng of phthalates
Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Pasta in Tomato and Meat Sauce – 13,628 ng of phthalates
Banquet Chicken Pot Pie – 12,494 ng of phthalates
Yoplait Original Low Fat Yogurt French Vanilla – 10,948 ng of phthalates
Cheerios Original Cereal – 10,980 ng of phthalates
Tuscan Dairy Farms Whole Milk -10,932 ng of phthalates
Perdue Ground Chicken Breast – 9,985 ng of phthalates
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder With Cheese – 9,956 ng of phthalates
Hormel Chili With Beans – 9,847 ng of phthalates
Wendy’s Natural-Cut French Fries – 8,876 ng of phthalates
Burger King Classic French Fries – 8,512 ng of phthalates
McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets – 8,030 ng of phthalates
King Oscar Wild Caught Sardines – 7,792 ng of phthalates
Green Giant Cream Style Sweet Corn – 7,603 ng of phthalates
Brisk Iced Tea Lemon – 7,467 ng of phthalates
Campbell’s Chunky Classic Chicken Noodle Soup – 6,768 ng of phthalates
Bush’s Chili Red Beans Mild Chili Sauce – 6,405 ng of phthalates
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Vanilla – 6,387 ng of phthalates
Great Value (Walmart) Baked Beans Original – 6,184 ng of phthalates
Coca-Cola Original – 6,167 ng of phthalates
Little Caesars Classic Cheese Pizza – 5,703 ng of phthalates
McDonald’s French Fries – 5,538 ng of phthalates
Trader Joe’s Ground Pork – 5,503 ng of phthalates
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Hamburger Patty – 5,428 ng of phthalates
Del Monte Fresh Cut Italian Green Beans – 5,264 ng of phthalates
Chef Boyardee Big Bowl Beefaroni – 5,064 ng of phthalates
Premio Foods Sweet Italian Sausage – 4,725 ng of phthalates
Taco Bell Chicken Burrito – 4,720 ng of phthalates
Wholesome Pantry (ShopRite) Organic Whole Milk – 4,620 ng of phthalates
Lipton Diet Green Tea Citrus – 4,433 ng of phthalates
Snow’s Chopped Clams – 4,380 ng of phthalates
Domino’s Hand Tossed Cheese Pizza – 4,356 ng of phthalates
Success 10 Minute Boil-in-Bag White Rice – 4,308 ng of phthalates
Gerber Mealtime for Baby Harvest Turkey Dinner – 4,267 ng of phthalates
Poland Spring 100% Natural Spring Water – 4,217 ng of phthalates
Similac Advance Infant Milk-Based Powder Formula – 4,202 ng of phthalates
Libby’s Corned Beef – 4,088 ng of phthalates
Bush’s Baked Beans Original – 3,709 ng of phthalates
Wendy’s Dave’s Single Hamburger Patty – 3,629 ng of phthalates
Juicy Juice 100% Juice Apple Bottle – 3,348 ng of phthalates
Bar S Chicken Jumbo Franks – 3,295 ng of phthalates
Great Value (Walmart) Ice Cream Homestyle Vanilla – 3,068 ng of phthalates
Pepsi Cola – 2,938 ng of phthalates
Progresso Vegetable Classics Vegetable Soup – 2,888 ng of phthalates
Burger King Whopper Hamburger Patty – 2,870 ng of phthalates
Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup – 2,848 ng of phthalates
Beech-Nut Fruities Pouch Pear, Banana & Raspberries – 2,826 ng of phthalates
Stop & Shop Ground Beef – 2,729 ng of phthalates
Pizza Hut Original Cheese Pan Pizza – 2,718 ng of phthalates
Applegate Naturals Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – 2,295 ng of phthalates
Juicy Juice 100% Juice Apple (Box) – 2,260 ng of phthalates
Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Bread – 2,184 ng of phthalates
Jell-O Pudding Snacks Original Chocolate – 1,756 ng of phthalates
Gatorade Frost Thirst Quencher Glacier Freeze – 1,752 ng of phthalates
StarKist Wild Caught Light Tuna in Water – 1,735 ng of phthalates
Red Baron Brick Oven Cheese-Trio Pizza – 1,707 ng of phthalates
StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water – 1,687 ng of phthalates
Gerber Cereal for Baby Rice – 1,599 ng of phthalates
Sargento Sliced Natural Cheddar Cheese Sharp – 1,481 ng of phthalates
Swanson White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast – 1,376 ng of phthalates
Happy Baby Organics Clearly Crafted Banana & Strawberries – 1,300 ng of phthalates
Season Brand Sardines in Water Skinless & Boneless – 1,258 ng of phthalates
Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup Original – 1,010 ng of phthalates
Happy Baby Organic Milk-Based Infant Powder Formula – 977 ng of phthalates
Johnsonville Smoked Sausage Beef Hot Links – 912 ng of phthalates
Birds Eye Steamfresh Cut Green Beans – 907 ng of phthalates
Gerber Organic Baby Pouch Apple Zucchini Spinach Strawberry – 706 ng of phthalates
Hunt’s Tomato Sauce – 680 ng of phthalates
Land O’Lakes Butter Salted – 581 ng of phthalates
Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup – 574 ng of phthalates
Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce Original – 22 ng of phthalates
Polar Seltzer Raspberry Lime – NONE (only product tested with none found!)
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Absolutely mental. I believe it but whaaaat?????? How the flip do they get away with it?
I’m sure the list is not complete, it is just what was tested. Pretty disgusting.