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[-] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 57 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

They're not specifically feeding them plastic only, he's showing how any waste food (old potatos, old bread, chips, etc) that comes to be processed does not have the plastic bags removed before going into a grinder to become feed.

He actually shows how it's explicitly allowed in his state regulations, likely approved due to the efforts of an agribusiness lobbyist. I suspect that any negative effects to the pigs is not enough to effect the end product/bottom line, or doesn't manifest within the timeframe of a viable animal for slaughter.

[-] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 9 months ago

the microplastics and hormone effects will definitely show up in the meat. Plastic is already in almost everything we eat and drink but this is probably much more concentrated and unhealthy than most other sources that humans consume.

[-] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 7 points 9 months ago

According to this post/study, there definitely is microplastic in the meat, though less than I would've thought (it's possible the meat tested was from a state that doesn't allow plastic being in the feed).

[-] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 9 months ago

Thanks for the link, this is a massively underreported issue. Every time i remember how bad the situation is (immune system issues, infertility rates, pregnancy issues, etc) i kinda freak out until i forget about it again so i can stay sane...

[-] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 2 points 9 months ago

this got me thinking as well.

I think the whole garbage feeding law (at least in US, where the video originated) is made to control disease transmission -- but not microplastics, which is a relatively new discovery.

Still up to the consumer to protect themselves while there's no regulation tackling this.

this post was submitted on 16 Jan 2024
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