Researchers make concerning discovery embedded in tissue of staple fish — here's what you need to know

Researchers make concerning discovery embedded in tissue of staple fish — here's what you need to know

A new study has made a concerning discovery in one of Bangladesh's favorite fish. Researchers found that hilsa — a staple in kitchens across the country — is contaminated with not only toxic heavy metals but also dangerous levels of plastic embedded in its muscle tissue, liver, and intestines.  What's happening? As reported by The Daily Star, hilsa fish have been found to contain microplastics — tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters …