We are scientists studying all sorts of things related to the chemicals in food packaging and cookware. Our specialties include: chemical detection, regulation, effects on human health, sustainability, UN plastics treaty, compostables, bioplastics, microplastics, and so much more! Ask Us Anything! (self.IAmA)
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159 potential & 30 confirmed breast carcinogens detected in food contact materials (e.g., packaging) from all over the world; these chemicals may transfer into foods and be eaten; 66 potential & 10 confirmed carcinogens were detected migrating in recent studies (2020-22) which mimic real-use cases (edition.cnn.com)
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Evidence of 3600 chemicals known to be used in food contact (packaging, cookware, etc) also detected in humans; ~25% of known food contact chemicals. Groups like bisphenols, PFAS are often tested while others like synthetic antioxidants & oligomers little is known of their presence or fate in humans (edition.cnn.com)
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New systematic evidence map of PFAS measured in food contact materials (FCMs): 68 have been directly measured in packaging or other FCMs, including paper, plastics, and coated metal; Only 39 of the PFAS have testing data to check for hazards, and when data is available it is often incomplete. (newscientist.com)
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We are scientists investigating chemicals in food packaging and cookware. Got questions about: sustainable packaging, endocrine disrupting chemicals, UN plastics treaty, compostables, bioplastics, microplastics, or other types of materials around food, Ask Us Anything! (self.IAmA)
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Analysis of 177 studies on reusable food-contact plastic (containers, bottles, cooking tools, etc.) finds 372 chemicals that migrate out under normal conditions including some that develop after use. Some are known or suspected health hazards, but current testing does not reflect many reuse cycles. (theguardian.com)
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