Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued for Microplastics Exposure. Are Plastic Food Containers Safe to Use?

Make the Switch to Non-Toxic Food Storage Containers — Thousands of Amazon Shoppers Already Did

Keep microplastics out of your food.Food & Wine / AmazonWe spend hours searching for new recipes, buying organic produce and proteins, and cooking culinary delights. There have been reports about the potential danger of using black plastic utensils and plastic cutting boards, along with other concerning items that are in our kitchens. Many Amazon shoppers have ditched pots and pans for non-toxic cookware sets. The FDA has released a recent study…

Ziploc, Rubbermaid Sued for Microplastics Exposure. Are Plastic Food Containers Safe to Use?

Plastic storage products can leach microplastics into foods when frozen or microwaved. Here's how to limit your exposure.

Chemical exposure from ultra-processed foods may contribute to health issues

Toxic synthetic chemicals that migrate into ultra-processed foods from packaging, processing equipment and other sources may explain why these foods are so bad for our health, according to a new review article. In addition to the foods’ poor nutritional value, these chemicals represent an “underappreciated and understudied” explanation for the link between ultra-processed foods and health problems such as obesity and other chronic diseases, the …

Scientists identify synthetic chemicals in food as a major blind spot in public health

Published in Nature Medicine, researchers discuss the types and sources of synthetic food contaminants, focusing on food contact chemicals from food packaging and food processing, and their increased presence in ultra‐processed foods.

Are Ziploc Bags Still Safe to Use Amid Class Action Lawsuit? An Expert Weighs In

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