See the thousands of plastic chemicals in what we eat. Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. When Americans eat ...

The world is littered with trillions of micro- and nanoscopic pieces of plastic. These can be smaller than a virus -- just the right size to disrupt cells and even alter DNA. Researchers find them ...

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Shrink-wrap sealed around a piece of raw meat. Takeout containers filled with restaurant leftovers. Plastic bottles filled with soft drinks. These are just a few types of food packaging that surround ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.

When preparing your holiday meals, the last thing you want to be thinking about is serving up a plate of microplastics. While these invisible-to-the-eye plastic particles can be found in everything ...

Whether you’re stowing leftovers in the fridge or throwing lunch in your bag for the workday, you want a sturdy, tight-sealing container that keeps your food fresh. And as you’ve probably learned ...