Rice is also a hotspot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are 3 ...

Microplastics — plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters — have been detected in human organs and tissues, raising concerns about inflammation, heart disease, and more. Scientists estimate there ...

Think you're not eating microplastics? Think again. Researchers at UCLA have uncovered something unsettling: microplastics are released directly into your mouth every time you chew gum. In a new study ...

There are kitchen products that might be transferring microplastics to food, such as cutting boards and water bottles, and ...

The recent paper hypothesizes that consumption of ultraprocessed foods (foods made from ingredients rarely found in kitchens, such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial dyes, and flavor additives) ...

While plastic is generally discussed as an environmental issue it has become a significant health threat infiltrating both ...

A new study from the University of Plymouth reveals that nanoplastics can circumvent plants’ natural root barriers and accumulate in edible vegetables, such as radishes. Researchers found that nearly ...

Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments measuring less than 5mm in length, commonly found in many everyday foods and drinks ...

Chewing gum releases 1000s of microplastics into the saliva, and that's just the tip of the iceberg regarding our exposure to microplastics.

Studies have shown that your daily intake of microplastics from food and drink is estimated to be anywhere from zero to 1.5 million microplastic particles per day. The biggest source is likely to be ...