Microplastics in Food: What the Science Tells Us
Microplastics have been detected in seafood, tap water, bottled water, salt, honey and dozens of other food products. Learn how much we ingest daily and what you can do to reduce exposure.
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Microplastics have been detected in seafood, tap water, bottled water, salt, honey and dozens of other food products. Learn how much we ingest daily and what you can do to reduce exposure.
Microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, placentas and gut tissue. A landmark 2024 study linked arterial microplastics to a 4.5× higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles under 5mm found everywhere — from ocean depths to human blood. Learn what they are, where they come from, health effects, and what Europe is doing about them.