School Cafeteria Food Packaging (PFAS Trays, BPA Cans, Styrene Foam) — child safety profile
Moderate riskSchool cafeteria food contact materials expose millions of children to packaging chemicals daily.
What is this product?
School cafeteria food contact materials expose millions of children to packaging chemicals daily. Molded fiber trays and plates: commonly treated with PFAS for grease resistance (Schoolyard PFAS testing: 100% of molded fiber trays tested positive for fluorine). BPA/BPA-alternatives in canned food liners (school lunch canned vegetables, fruits, sauces). Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam trays: styrene monomer migration (IARC Group 2A probable carcinogen) — many districts have banned foam trays. 30 million children eat school lunch daily in the US. USDA National School Lunch Program does not regulate packaging materials — only food safety and nutrition.
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