A recent study out of Belgium has discovered paper straws containing poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals.
The research found paper straws were more likely to be contaminated with PFAS than any other type of straw.
"We know that these are toxic, harmful, persistent and bio-accumulative compounds," said Dr. Juan Jose Alava, a UBC professor who is also the principal investigator with the Ocean Pollution Research Unit.
"If they accumulate, we know they are immunotoxic."
Earlier this year the toxins were found in orcas off the B.C. coast. PFAS are commonly used in items, including straws, as a water repellent.
Who woulda thought that tons of meat glue, chemicals for texture, and chemicals for seasoning would be bad for you?
Those paper straws are fucking evil as hell too.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/they-re-not-looking-at-the-unintended-consequences-study-highlights-concerning-toxins-found-in-paper-straws-1.6564083
The poison is in the dose, right‽