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Scientists uncover alarming substance hidden in human brain samples: 'I have made new efforts to reduce … contact'
Microplastics can be found in clothes, food, and even water — but now, they have been found somewhere even more unsettling: inside the human brain. A recent report from the New York Times is making people think twice about how plastic exposure could be affecting their bodies in unexpected ways. What's happening? A behind-the-scenes look at a University of New Mexico lab revealed just how far microplastic particles may be traveling in the body. …
A New Class Action Lawsuit Alleges That Ziploc Bags May Be Releasing Harmful Microplastics
This new complaint could change how we think about “safe” plastic use.ZikG / ShutterstockA class action lawsuit is accusing Ziploc’s parent company, S.C. Johnson, of misleading consumers by labeling its plastic bags as “microwave safe” and freezer-friendly.The suit claims the bags contain polyethylene and polypropylene, which may shed microplastics when heated or frozen, posing potential health risks to users.Plaintiffs argue that consumers were…
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