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Are paper plates safe

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Eating paper is not dangerous if it is eaten in small quantities. However, the bleaches and other chemicals that are used in the process of whitening and smoothing can be harmful. So it is not recommended to eat paper. (But a few spitballs are fine.)

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Yes. They don't splinter or break easily.

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