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TikToker Exposes Truth Behind 'Garbage Feeding' - pigs in dozens of states are legally fed plastic garbage, ground up and added to their feed (youtu.be)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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...