Gavin said that “microplastics primarily enter our food through environmental contamination, as plastics break down in places like landfills and leach into the soil and water where food is grown or ...

"There is no officially established 'safe' or 'unsafe' level of microplastic intake ... are among the various ways microplastics can end up in food. Plastic packaging, utensils and containers are ...

Scientists discover evidence that chemicals from common food containers may increase breast cancer risk, especially in ...

While some packaging—even some plastics—is needed for food safety and freshness, an overhaul of unnecessary packaging would go a long way. In the United Kingdom, anti-waste charity WRAP examined fresh ...

There’s a lot of rules when it comes to meat storage and preparation. Don’t let it sit out for too long, cook it within the ...

Plastic cookware is common in many kitchens, but there are alternatives. Products like stainless steel skillets, frying pans ...

A new, 'fully recyclable' heat seal coating from Henkel Adhesive Technologies is reportedly made from 'harmless ingredients' ...

A recent food recall affects 70,000 cups of King Harvest hummus due to plastic contamination. Here’s how to check your fridge ...

exposed to polyethylene and polystyrene — two common plastics used in food packaging. These microplastics were tested in both their "virgin" form and after being artificially aged to simulate ...