Harmful Chemicals Often Migrate Into Tinned Food – Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them

Chemicals in food are an overlooked threat to public health, scientists say

A recent article published in Nature Medicine highlights the ubiquitous presence of synthetic chemicals in the global food supply and emphasizes the need to transition to a safer, more sustainable food system. In short: The industrial global food system relies heavily on synthetic chemicals — including pesticides, additives, plastics and food contact materials — to preserve perishable foods. There are four main pathways for contamination by food…

Harmful chemicals often migrate into tinned food – here’s how to avoid eating them

Tinned fish often contains other ingredients, such as oil or marinades. Ilia Nesolenyi/ShutterstockA friend to the busy, tired and indisposed, a staple of university life, and the cornerstone of any survival kit or camping setup. We are talking, of course, about cans, a way to preserve various types of food and drink while also keeping their nutritients and flavour intact. This method of preservation has been in our food system for decades, with…

Review highlights food contamination risks

A review has looked into different types of food contaminants and the drivers behind food safety risks to help with their detection and control. The study focused on current types of food contaminants, advances in detection technologies, emerging risks, and the latest developments in regulatory frameworks through a review of 116 articles published between 2019 and 2024. Contaminants were put into three categories: biological, chemical, and physi…