Study Finds Concerning Levels of Plastics Chemicals in Majority of Packaged Foods
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Consumer Reports tested 85 packaged foods and found concerning levels of plastics chemicals like phthalates and BPA in most items.
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These chemicals may increase risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers, even at low doses.
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Avoiding exposure is difficult as chemicals enter food via plastic packaging, conveyor belts, gloves, contaminated water and soil.
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Tips Avoid plastic containers and microwave, limit fast food, eat fresh produce, use non-plastic kitchenware, swap plastic bottles for glass.
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Higher fat foods may contain more phthalates according to some research, so limit intake.