Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds

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A recent study published in the journal NPJ Science of Food found that plastic wrap from meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies may contaminate your food with micro- and nanoplastics. According to researchers, microplastics are polymer fragments that can range from less than 0.2 inch (5 millimeters) down to 1/25,000th of an inch (1 micrometer). Anything smaller is a nanoplastic that must be measured in billionths of a meter. Consumption of these substances can lead to increased risk of cancer, genetic mutations, endocrine and reproductive issues, and other health concerns. Read the full CNN article on how to limit your exposure to plastic here.