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Chipotle 'fiber bowls' exposed to cancer-causing chemicals

The bowls at Chipotle have become a staple for the restaurant.

But a new report is drawing some big concerns about them.

The New Food Economy says it found the fiber bowls are exposed to chemicals that can lead to cancer.

The study says the bowls are treated with PFAS, as perfluorooctanoic acid is known. The substance is also called "forever chemicals."

It helps bowls hold hot, wet and greasy food.

But the Environmental Protection Agency says those compounds do not break down in the human body and they can accumulate over time.

The chemicals also seep into the soil as the bowls break down -- leading to toxic compost.

You can read the full study by clicking here.

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Jenniffer Sheldon

Update: 2024-10-16