Should I Be Worried For Accidentally Ate Melted Plastic Along With Chicken?

Posted on Wed, 29 Mar 2023

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Question : Hi, I accidentally ate melted plastic along with chicken yesterday. My father had grilled the chicken, then covered it with a plastic plate and left it below the barbeque. Some portion of the plate melted, but he cleared it away and served it to eat. After eating 3-4 pieces, I realised there's a bit of melted plastic on it. I've not experienced any abdominal pain so far, and bowel movement is also fine. But I fear it may cause some long-term damage as burnt/melted plastic is said to be cancerous.

Also to note, the plastic plate was of Tupperware, and around 12-13 years old. I'm not aware of what material it was built of.

Request you to pls let me know how dangerous the situation is and what I should do now.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
As of nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Melted plastic is obviously harmful to health, however to had very minimal quantity and thus it won’t cause much problems to your general health.
Moreover if there is any acute problems you would have experienced symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Hope I have answered your query.

Thanks

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