Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans

September 22, 2024

Over 3,600 chemicals approved for use in food packaging, kitchenware, and food processing equipment have been detected in human blood, hair, or breast milk, including hazardous substances like PFAS, bisphenols, and heavy metals linked to serious health issues. The research, highlighting significant knowledge gaps, stresses the need for more rigorous scrutiny of food contact chemicals, which often migrate from packaging into food, increasing exposure risks. Despite some measures like the use of glass containers to reduce chemical leaching, the researchers advocate for stronger regulatory frameworks to better protect public health from these pervasive contaminants.

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