From fast food to kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the extent of plastic contamination in foods.

Contrary to what you might think, shopping organic and avoiding plastic food packaging isn't a surefire way to avoid harmful chemicals such as BPA and phthalates. According to new research from ...

The chemical phthalate, a type of "plasticizer" used in plastic manufacturing that makes the material more flexible and durable, was found in all but one of the 85 common food items tested.

Seven years ago, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned many phthalates from children's toys based on their health ...

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Author Adam James Pollock told Newsweek the best option for home cooks is to get a wooden cutting board to avoid microplastics.

Phthalates are chemical compounds used to make food-contact products more flexible and sturdy. While they are meant to protect, the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public ...

ExploreBacteria, even ones found in fecal matter, can survive in your microwave Plastic food containers are risky because they may contain ortho-phthalates, often referred to as “phthalates.” ...

Phthalates exposure was associated with increased body fat percentage and metabolic syndrome risk among adolescent male ...

Plastic manufacturing uses thousands of chemicals. Just two examples are phthalates and bisphenols, which can leach into food during and after production. A recent CR test of nearly 100 foods ...

Phthalates can even be found in toys and food packaging. To help protect yourself, it’s important to learn how to spot these harmful chemicals. As the New York Post explains, different types of ...