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People Are Never Eating McDonald’s Fries Again After Seeing This Video Of How They’re Really Made

To prevent this, McDonald’s must use a pesticide to prevent the discoloration – a harmful pesticide.

If that wasn’t bad enough, Pollan states that the pesticide can stay on the potato for several weeks after it is applied.

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There are harmful side effects to humans if the potatoes are eaten too soon after the pesticide has been applied. Symptoms include blurred vision, slurred speech, coma, difficulty breathing, and even death!

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