A new study has made a jaw-dropping discovery on microplastics — and it may have you rethinking how you consume your favorite ...

Microscopic bits of plastic are sloughing off into food and beverages when consumers unwrap the plastic packaging, a new ...

A sweeping study shows how plastic packaging and food processing—even opening a jar—can contaminate what we eat and drink ...

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Pervasive presence of microplastics in the environment adversely affects plants, animals, and humans. But what is ...

Drinks in glass bottles contained more microplastics than those in plastic bottles or cans, according to a new French study. ...

Drinks including water, soda, beer and wine sold in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in plastic bottles, ...

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A new study from the University of Portsmouth has highlighted the growing role of citizen science in tackling one of the ...

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Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds By . Sandee LaMotte. PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2025, 5:00 AM ET.