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The Danger of Using Plastic in Hot Food: Director of Regional Poison Control Center Warns of Multiple Diseases and Impaired Fertility

Al-Marsad newspaper: Director of the Regional Poison Control Center, Dr. Maha Al-Mazrou, revealed the danger of using plastic in spicy food.

Multiple diseases

She said during an interview with the “Al-Rased” program broadcast on Al-Ikhbariya channel: “Using plastic for hot food and heating food causes many diseases, such as immune and thyroid diseases, frequent forgetfulness and lack of concentration, retarded growth, poor digestion, and ulcers in the digestive system.” “.

Impaired fertility and cancer

She continued: “Also miscarriage, fetal death, and poor fertility, and there is research linking them to cancer, especially breast and prostate cancer.”

Dangerous substance

She added: “It must be emphasized that these studies require further research to prove or deny them, but absolutely some types of plastic used in hot drinks contain a dangerous substance that has been stopped since 1980 and is still used in the market for hot drinks.”

Paper cups

She added: “Paper cups coated with plastic and used for hot drinks in cafes are mostly unsafe.”


2023-12-17 19:28:21

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