Research reveals food packaging releases plastic particles. Microplastics contaminate common foods and drinks. Opening ...

At this point, most people know that microplastics are everywhere. Scientists have shown that tiny particles, amounting to ...

Researchers measured micro- and nanoplastics in such food and drink products as beer, canned fish, rice, mineral water, tea ...

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

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

For example, plastic dishes made of melamine shed increasing amounts of particles when washed. Reusable plastic cups shed more particles when exposed to hot water.

Researchers measured micro- and nanoplastics in such food and drink products as beer, canned fish, rice, mineral water, tea bags, table salts, take-out foods and soft drinks. Here's what they found.

Researchers measured micro- and nanoplastics in such food and drink products as beer, canned fish, rice, mineral water, tea bags, table salts, take-out foods and soft drinks. Here's what they found.