By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. New research uncovers widespread human exposure to food-contact chemicals, many of which lack crucial safety data, underscoring the need for more stringent regulations ...

There are an estimated 14,000 known chemicals in food packaging. And according to a newly published study, more than 3,600 of them could now be lurking in your body. Here's what you need to know.

Recycled paper and cardboard is among the worst offenders. There are an estimated 14,000 known chemicals in food packaging. And according to a newly published study, more than 3,600 of them could ...

If you think you see the last of your food wrappers once you dispose of them, you may want to think again.. A new study revealed that nearly 4,000 chemicals used for food packaging can have ...

A new study finds more than 3,000 chemicals used in food packaging are getting into people's bodies. Some — including BPA, phthalates and PFAS — have clear health concerns; others are unstudied.

A new study has highlighted how chemicals from food packaging have made their way into the human body. Skip to Article. ... “Of the 3,528 FCCs included in metabolome/exposome databases, ...

Thousands of chemicals used in food packaging and food production are leaching into food itself. “It’s [from] your soda can, your plastic cooking utensils, your nonstick frying pan, the ...

Chemicals used in food packaging and linked with health problems have been detected in the human body. The chemicals can move from packaging into food. June 6, 2025.

More than 3,000 chemicals from food packaging have infiltrated our bodies, a new study has found. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness. Subscribe Sign in.

A new study found plastic chemicals in 86 percent of food tested. Learn what this means for your health and how to protect yourself.

A recent study reveals that 25% of known food-contact chemicals (FCCs) are present in humans, with significant gaps in hazard data for many chemicals, highlighting potential health risks.