“ … the plastics industry comprises at least 16,000 chemicals in its various products, more than a quarter of which have been deemed hazardous to human health and the environment. Added chemicals can include highly toxic compounds like #carcinogens, #endocrine disruptors and #neurotoxicants, or chemicals with reproductive effects, such as BPAs, #phthalates, #bisphenols and per- and poly-flouroalkyl substances (#PFAS). “

https://www.carolynbarbermd.com/america-has-a-250-billion-problem-microplastics-have-invaded-our-bloodstreams-and-may-increase-the-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke/

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"Consumer Reports has found that #plastics retain a "widespread" presence in #food despite the health risks, and called on regulators to reassess the safety of plastics that come into contact with food during production.

#Phthalates & #bisphenols can disrupt the production and regulation of estrogen and other hormones, potentially boosting the risk of birth defects, cancer, diabetes, infertility, neurodevelopmental disorders, obesity and other health problems."

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/consumer-reports-finds-widespread-presence-plastics-food-2024-01-04/