Harmful Chemicals Found in Most Pizzaboxes, Study Reveals

A recent investigation highlights the presence of toxic bisphenols in takeaway pizza cartons, with only one brand deemed safe.

An 'Öko-Test' study examined 10 pizza boxes for Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS), harmful industrial chemicals.
Nine out of ten boxes contained BPA, and eight contained BPS, both of which can leach onto hot, oily pizzas.
Pizza Hut's cartons were the only ones free from both BPA and BPS, using fresh fibers instead of recycled materials.
BPA and BPS often enter recycled cardboard through improperly disposed thermal paper like receipts and tickets.
Experts advise removing pizzas from cartons promptly and recommend BPA-free reusable boxes for safer storage.