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.”
Video | Director of the Regional Poison Control Center, Dr. Maha Al Mazrou: The use of plastic in hot food is a cause of many diseases such as poor fertility, retarded growth, and others. Paper cups coated with plastic and used for hot drinks in cafes are mostly not safe.#AlRased pic.twitter.com/ku1KPjMuV9
– Al-Rasid (@alraasd) December 17, 2023
2023-12-17 19:28:21
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