chemicals, breast cancer and food packaging
Hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals are found in food packaging, new study shows
Researchers have identified nearly 200 chemicals used to make food packaging that could possibly increase the risk of breast cancer. Found in plastics and paper, some of the potential mammary carcinogens include polysterene and polyamide, which are used in styrofoam to-go containers from restaurants and black plastic spatulas.
Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer found in food packaging
Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new study warns.
Scientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packaging
A new study details the chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food. Shrink-wrap sealed around a piece of raw meat. Takeout containers filled with restaurant leftovers. Plastic bottles filled with soft drinks.
Food packaging chemicals are seeping into human bodies — here's what that means for your health
Food containers and cookware are leaching more potentially hazardous chemicals into our bodies than previously thought, new research suggests.
Hazardous chemicals in food packaging can also be found in people
Chemicals used in food packaging and linked with health problems have been detected in the human body. The chemicals can move from packaging into food.
Warning as 189 potentially cancer-causing chemicals found in food packaging
Scientists found a hundreds of chemicals in food packaging, processing equipment and cookware that could cause breast cancer.
Shocking Discovery: 3,600+ Chemicals From Food Packaging Found in Human Bodies
A recent review has uncovered the widespread presence of food contact chemicals (FCC) in humans, identifying 3,601 chemicals used in food packaging and related products found in the human body. The st
Nearly 200 potentially cancer-causing chemicals discovered in food packaging
Despite regulations aimed at keeping harmful substances out of our food supply, researchers in Switzerland have found nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens are present in food packaging, processing equipment,
More than 3,000 chemicals enter the body through food packaging, study finds
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.
Chemicals from food packaging leach into food -- affecting people’s health
A new study finds more than 3,000 chemicals used in food packaging are getting into people's bodies. Some -- including BPA, phthalates and PFAS -- have clear health concerns; others are unstudied.
More Than 3,000 Chemicals Enter Our Bodies Through Food Packaging — Here's What You Can Do About It
On Tuesday, a research team from Switzerland and several other nations published their findings in the new study, "Evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals
Hundreds of chemicals linked to breast cancer found in food packaging, alarming new study reveals
Getting rid of these known or suspected carcinogens in our food supply is a huge opportunity for cancer prevention,” said ...
‘Strong evidence’: Breast cancer linked in food packaging; scientists raise alarm
A study reveals nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer in food packaging and plastic tableware. Researchers urge ...
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You Could Be Eating Toxic Chemicals From Food Packaging
Sept. 17, 2024 – People ingest tiny, chemical-containing bits of things that touch the food and drink we consume every day. There are a vast number of sources of these chemicals, ranging from ...
Is plastic food packaging safe? There are ways to minimize your risk.
Inside your refrigerator and pantry, plastic is everywhere. There’s plastic wrap, storage bags and bins, clamshell takeout containers, beverage bottles, and condiment tubs, of course. Plastics ...
US Demand for Packaging for Refrigerated Pet Food to Grow Over 20% Annually Through 2028
A new report from Freedonia Group, US Pet Food Packaging, demand for packaging for refrigerated (chilled) pet food and treats is forecast to increase more than 20% annually to $152 million in 2028, ...