Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds
- Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are in food packaging, with many capable of migrating into the human body, according to a new study.
- Study coauthor Jane Muncke stated, “There is strong evidence that 76 known or potential breast carcinogens can be found in people.”
- Research scientist Jenny Kay emphasized the need for regulators to recognize dangers from these carcinogens in food packaging for public safety.
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200 chemicals linked to breast cancer found in food packaging: Study
(NewsNation) — Common food packaging materials — like shrink wrap, paper, cardboard and plastic — contain dozens of chemicals linked to breast cancer, researchers say. Published in Frontiers in Toxicology, a new article reports that 143 chemicals found in plastic are linked to breast cancer, while 89 were found in cardboard. The research team compared chemicals found in packaging with those listed in the Food Packaging Forum's database, noting…
200 chemicals linked to breast cancer found in food packaging: Study - Conservative Angle
(NewsNation) — Common food packaging materials — like shrink wrap, paper, cardboard and plastic — contain dozens of chemicals linked to breast cancer, researchers say. Published in Frontiers in Toxicology, a new article reports that 143 chemicals found in plastic are linked to breast cancer, while 89 were found in cardboard. The research team compared chemicals found in packaging with those listed in the Food Packaging Forum's database, noting…
Toxic chemicals found in food packaging; FDA under pressure to take action - West Hawaii Today
Evidence is mounting that food packaging and plastic tableware contain toxic chemicals absorbed by humans, a public health risk largely ignored by federal officials charged with protecting the nation’s food supply.
Nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are used in food packaging and plastic tableware, and dozens of these carcinogens can end up in the human body, a new study has found, according to CNN.
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Toxic chemicals found in food packaging; FDA under pressure to take action
Evidence is mounting that food packaging and plastic tableware contain toxic chemicals absorbed by humans, a public health risk largely ignored by federal officials charged with protecting the nation’s food supply.
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