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What Are The Dangers Of Eating Food From A Melted Plastic Container?

I ate some food from a take-out container today. Once I finished, I noticed the plastic had melted and there was a hole at the bottom. A few hours later I got a bad headache, which I still have. Do I have anything to worry about? More importantly, I am breastfeeding. Is it safe for my baby?
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.

I understand your concern.
ingesting small amount of plastic generally does not cause any problem but you being a lactating woman, there can be risks associated though unlikely but just because risks flare up in pregnancy and lactation and its secretion in breastmilk can be bad for the infant. however, the risk is very low.
take paracetamol tablet for the headache.
i would also suggest you to visit ER or your gynaecologist just for a checkup and safety.


Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards
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What Are The Dangers Of Eating Food From A Melted Plastic Container?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query. I understand your concern. ingesting small amount of plastic generally does not cause any problem but you being a lactating woman, there can be risks associated though unlikely but just because risks flare up in pregnancy and lactation and its secretion in breastmilk can be bad for the infant. however, the risk is very low. take paracetamol tablet for the headache. i would also suggest you to visit ER or your gynaecologist just for a checkup and safety. Hope i have answered your question. If you have any further questions i will be happy to help. Regards