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Want to Avoid Microplastics in Food? We Found the 8 Most Common Foods That Contain Microplastics
- The article lists eight foods most likely to contain microplastics, including seafood and tea bags, based on expert input and studies.
- Seafood is identified as a major transmission route for microplastics from water to the edible flesh.
- Tea bags can release billions of microplastics when in contact with hot water, though loose-leaf tea reduces risk.
- Washing rice may reduce plastic contamination by up to 40%, according to a study cited in the article.
- Bottled water is highlighted as a well-known source of microplastics, with estimates of hundreds of thousands of particulates per liter.
- Experts suggest avoiding plastic-wrapped foods and plastic storage for reduced exposure.
- Honey can contain microplastics, with bees potentially dispersing them through hives.
- Produce such as apples and carrots have shown higher microplastic contamination in some studies.
- Processed and plant-based proteins can carry higher microplastic levels due to processing and farming practices.
- There is no established safe level of microplastics; ongoing research seeks to understand health impacts.
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