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Does Eating The Petrochemical Based Plastic Going To Cause Any Health Issues?
Pepperoni was sliced with the plastic still on it and I ate it as a pizza topping and didn t notice it until after I ate most of the pizza. Is eating this petrochemica based plastic going to cause any health problems for me and my kids who also ate it, or will it just benignly pass through our digestive system and come out with the stool?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Plastics are non degradeable and cause severe digestive issues when injested in large amts accidentally (usually children). But as in ur case its a small covering, its not of concern. But just incase observe ur children for any stomach ache or loose stools. Try gelusil syrup to counter the chemical reaction in your stomach. Approach nearby hospital if symptoms are severe
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