Health-damaging plastic chemicals found in Gerber, Cheerios, Wendy’s fast food, and more (See the list!)

If you need another reason to stop eating ultra-processed packaged products and fast food,, this might be the motivation you need.

By Food Babe

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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