Plastics are everywhere throughout the food industry, unavoidable.
I forget where now, but some time ago I ordered some tots to go from some joint and they put them from the fryer right into a clear plastic container! Which you guessed it, promptly started warping and melting slightly.
Plastics just need to be banned and/or mostly banned. Come on MAHA!!
Make America carboard dominant! Or fungi dominant, I watched a show quite some time ago about fungi and one of the bits was using it for packaging material.
He said its better to eat healthy foods from a plastic dish,than crappy foods....
He recommends glass dishes. He also explained how the testing is bad,cause the wear rubber gloves and they always use the upper range when talking about it.
Pretty much take good preventive measures and then don't worry about it.
I store most of my foods in glass containers. I keep beans, rice, and pasta in one quart Canning jars. Leftovers go in glass dishes with Snap-On lids. There are both freezer and microwave safe. Never drink bottled water. I have insulated stainless steel water containers. Can't do it all but I do what I can
S. Ravikumar a, A. Jeyameenakshi a, M. Syed Ali b, King Solomon Ebenezer c
Received 27 July 2022, Revised 2 January 2023, Accepted 22 February 2023, Available online 26 February 2023, Version of Record 14 March 2023.
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The abundance of microplastic is omnipresent in all environments.
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The presence of microplastics in salt has become a global concern.
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Microplastics in aquatic surroundings lead to their accumulation in marine salt pans.
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Salt is an essential seasoning that is used by all people around the world, which makes the pollution in it more threatening to humans.
Abstract
Microplastic pollution is getting worse day by day; there is no ecosystem that’s void of their presence. Microplastics accumulating in marine ecosystems can destroy the stability of that particular ecosystem in many ways. As humans are notorious for consuming and exploiting marine resources, microplastics from the ocean reach humans through the food chain, which could cause ineffable side effects. One of the potential ways for microplastics from marine environments to reach humans is through sea salts taken from solar salt pans, and commercial salts are packaged from refined sea salts. Since the dawn of civilization, humans have used salt in their cooking. Table salts are an indispensable ingredient that gets added to enhance the deliciousness of food and is also used as a preservative, so adulteration or contamination in salts should be critically evaluated and rectified. Hence, this study aimed to analyse the presence of microplastics in sea salts from solar saltpans in some regions of Tamil Nadu and some well-known brands of commercial salts and characterise the type of polymer using FT-IR spectroscopy. This is a baseline study to identify the presence of microplastics in sample salts. This study confirmed the presence of microplastic in all the salt samples taken from salt pans and two brands of commercial salt, which numbered <350 polymer fragments, which include different polymer types. First report on the presence of certain polymer types, including acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and polycarbonate (PC), among MPs in India. Dominance was shown by polyethylene, as it was present in most of the samples taken from different places. A detailed study on how microplastic contamination affects the health of human beings and how to effectively prevent microplastic contamination in human consumables is warranted.
He didn't say they were not a concern,he said the current hype is incorrect as far as most people ingesting plastic. It varies from .20 to 50 and they all use the 50 number when talking about it. I cant verify as I haven't watched any of them.
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Studies indicate microplastics have been detected in various human organs and tissues. Research is ongoing to understand the full extent of their presence and potential health impacts.
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Microplastics have been found in the lungs, liver, kidneys, placenta, heart, blood, saliva, and brain. PubMed Central (PMC)+7
They have also been identified in reproductive organs, testicles, breast milk, semen, and a newborn's first stool (meconium). AAMC+3
The highest abundance has been detected in lung tissue in some studies. PubMed
Researchers are investigating how microplastics translocate within the body from sites of entry, such as the gastrointestinal tract and lungs. Harvard Medicine Magazine+1
The size of microplastics is believed to influence their movement and potential toxicity within the body. ScienceDirect
While evidence of microplastics in humans is growing, understanding their chronic health impacts is still in the early stages. AAMC+2
Studies on other species suggest microplastics can increase vulnerability to infections. News Center
The presence of microplastics in the human body is described as pervasive, with implications for human health. ScienceDirect
Is't BS. Why didn't we hear about the harmful effects of plastic back in the 60's? Plus, shouldn't there be a storage area within the body that the plastic collects within? Ain't no way plastic can pass through the walls of arteries and veins. It's like saying a plastic hose leaks gasoline when in use. It doesnt happen. If you eat a piece of plastic in a couple of days it comes out the other end. It cannot be absorbed by the body, but it could get stuck in a fold or something, like a splinter in your finger.
Unfortunately, microplastics have been found in every organ of the body, as well as placentas, which is the only organ of the body that is developed and then discarded by the body after its purpose is over.
Information for you on microplastics in food, which are released when plastic is heated (think food prep, food consumption, food storing/heating, food transportation). Microplastics are also released from plastic cloth fibers (polyester) found in clothing, carpets, furniture, etc. and it is inhaled.
Title of Study: Release of microplastics from commonly used plastic containers: Combined meta-analysis and case study
Author links open overlay panelXiangyu Liu a, Detian Li a, Ziang Li a, Andrew S. Ball b, Chengrong Chen
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School of Environment and Science and Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, Nathan, Qld 4111, Australia
b
Department of Biology, School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora, Vic 3083, Australia
Received 24 October 2025, Revised 18 November 2025, Accepted 9 December 2025, Available online 10 December 2025, Version of Record 12 December 2025.
Abstract
Daily ingestion of microplastics (MPs) is a growing public-health concern, partially linked to widespread use of single use of plastic cups and containers. However, the roles of temperature, polymer, container (or cup) material, and soaking time in MP release remain poorly understood. We conducted a meta-analysis of 237 observations from 30 peer-reviewed studies, alongside an experimental case study comparing microplastic release from polyethylene (PE) cups and PE-coated paper cups. The meta-analysis revealed that MP release from products made of PE, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) significantly increased with temperature, though the extent varied significantly, depending on the type of polymer, ranging from hundreds to over eight million particles. Soaking time, by contrast, did not significantly affect MP release. The case study showed that PE-coated paper cups consistently released fewer MPs than PE plastic cups at both 5 °C and 60 °C. Specifically, MP release from PE cups increased by 32.7 % when the temperature rose from 5 °C to 60 °C, a trend not observed in the PE-coated paper cups. Surface analysis revealed that PE cups had higher surface and peak-to-valley roughness, which may account for greater MP shedding. Collectively, the results from both the meta-analysis and case study highlight that temperature-induced physical degradation, especially in polymers with rougher surfaces or lower thermal stability, is a key driver of microplastic release, and that material design plays a critical role in mitigating this effect. These findings offer practical insights for reducing microplastic exposure through material selection and support future regulatory efforts aimed at safer consumer packaging.
Microplastics released from food containers can suppress lysosomal activity in mouse macrophages
Jingyu Deng a,1, Mohammed Shahrudin Ibrahim a,1, Li Yang Tan b,c,1, Xin Yi Yeo b,c, Yong An Lee d, Sung Jin Park e, Torsten Wüstefeld f, June-Woo Park g, Sangyong Jung b,h,⁎, Nam-Joon Cho a,⁎⁎
PMCID: PMC9552567 PMID: 35523089
Abstract
The ingestion and accumulation of microplastics is a serious threat to the health and survival of humans and other organisms given the increasing use of daily-use plastic products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, whether direct microplastic contamination from plastic packaging is a threat to human health remains unclear. We analyzed the market demand for plastic packaging in Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe and identified the commonly used plastic food packaging products. We found that food containers exposed to high-temperature released more than 10 million microplastics per mL in water. Recycled plastic food packaging was demonstrated to continuously leach micro- and nanoplastics. In vitro cell engulfing experiments revealed that both micro- and nanoplastic leachates are readily taken up by murine macrophages without any preconditioning, and that short-term microplastic exposure may induce inflammation while exposure to nanoplastic substantially suppressed the lysosomal activities of macrophages. We demonstrated that the ingestion of micro- and nanoplastics released from food containers can exert differential negative effects on macrophage activities, proving that the explosive growth in the use of plastic packaging can poses significant health risks to consumers.
With technology being so advanced, i would think they could make containers out of plant material that would be superior and inexpensive to use. I actually thought they had made some?
Plastics are everywhere throughout the food industry, unavoidable.
I forget where now, but some time ago I ordered some tots to go from some joint and they put them from the fryer right into a clear plastic container! Which you guessed it, promptly started warping and melting slightly.
Plastics just need to be banned and/or mostly banned. Come on MAHA!!
Make America carboard dominant! Or fungi dominant, I watched a show quite some time ago about fungi and one of the bits was using it for packaging material.
He said its better to eat healthy foods from a plastic dish,than crappy foods....
He recommends glass dishes. He also explained how the testing is bad,cause the wear rubber gloves and they always use the upper range when talking about it.
Pretty much take good preventive measures and then don't worry about it.
I store most of my foods in glass containers. I keep beans, rice, and pasta in one quart Canning jars. Leftovers go in glass dishes with Snap-On lids. There are both freezer and microwave safe. Never drink bottled water. I have insulated stainless steel water containers. Can't do it all but I do what I can
Sounds like more than enough.
Assessment of microplastics in edible salts from solar saltpans and commercial salts https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772809923000096
S. Ravikumar a, A. Jeyameenakshi a, M. Syed Ali b, King Solomon Ebenezer c Received 27 July 2022, Revised 2 January 2023, Accepted 22 February 2023, Available online 26 February 2023, Version of Record 14 March 2023.
Abstract Microplastic pollution is getting worse day by day; there is no ecosystem that’s void of their presence. Microplastics accumulating in marine ecosystems can destroy the stability of that particular ecosystem in many ways. As humans are notorious for consuming and exploiting marine resources, microplastics from the ocean reach humans through the food chain, which could cause ineffable side effects. One of the potential ways for microplastics from marine environments to reach humans is through sea salts taken from solar salt pans, and commercial salts are packaged from refined sea salts. Since the dawn of civilization, humans have used salt in their cooking. Table salts are an indispensable ingredient that gets added to enhance the deliciousness of food and is also used as a preservative, so adulteration or contamination in salts should be critically evaluated and rectified. Hence, this study aimed to analyse the presence of microplastics in sea salts from solar saltpans in some regions of Tamil Nadu and some well-known brands of commercial salts and characterise the type of polymer using FT-IR spectroscopy. This is a baseline study to identify the presence of microplastics in sample salts. This study confirmed the presence of microplastic in all the salt samples taken from salt pans and two brands of commercial salt, which numbered <350 polymer fragments, which include different polymer types. First report on the presence of certain polymer types, including acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and polycarbonate (PC), among MPs in India. Dominance was shown by polyethylene, as it was present in most of the samples taken from different places. A detailed study on how microplastic contamination affects the health of human beings and how to effectively prevent microplastic contamination in human consumables is warranted.
He didn't say they were not a concern,he said the current hype is incorrect as far as most people ingesting plastic. It varies from .20 to 50 and they all use the 50 number when talking about it. I cant verify as I haven't watched any of them.
Their testing methodology is way off,its pretty much just fear porn,for clicks.
https://youtu.be/kDZlU0s-A2U?si=6PKiX52NpOLHW_f-
Quick AI response from Luxxle AI search--you can search it yourself to get the links to all related studies below on www.luxxle.com search prompt: "studies that show microplastics in all organs of the body":
Studies indicate microplastics have been detected in various human organs and tissues. Research is ongoing to understand the full extent of their presence and potential health impacts.
More details:
I think you're right 🤔
Is't BS. Why didn't we hear about the harmful effects of plastic back in the 60's? Plus, shouldn't there be a storage area within the body that the plastic collects within? Ain't no way plastic can pass through the walls of arteries and veins. It's like saying a plastic hose leaks gasoline when in use. It doesnt happen. If you eat a piece of plastic in a couple of days it comes out the other end. It cannot be absorbed by the body, but it could get stuck in a fold or something, like a splinter in your finger.
Unfortunately, microplastics have been found in every organ of the body, as well as placentas, which is the only organ of the body that is developed and then discarded by the body after its purpose is over.
Information for you on microplastics in food, which are released when plastic is heated (think food prep, food consumption, food storing/heating, food transportation). Microplastics are also released from plastic cloth fibers (polyester) found in clothing, carpets, furniture, etc. and it is inhaled.
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S3051060025000289
Title of Study: Release of microplastics from commonly used plastic containers: Combined meta-analysis and case study Author links open overlay panelXiangyu Liu a, Detian Li a, Ziang Li a, Andrew S. Ball b, Chengrong Chen a School of Environment and Science and Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, Nathan, Qld 4111, Australia
b Department of Biology, School of Science, RMIT University, Bundoora, Vic 3083, Australia
Received 24 October 2025, Revised 18 November 2025, Accepted 9 December 2025, Available online 10 December 2025, Version of Record 12 December 2025.
Abstract Daily ingestion of microplastics (MPs) is a growing public-health concern, partially linked to widespread use of single use of plastic cups and containers. However, the roles of temperature, polymer, container (or cup) material, and soaking time in MP release remain poorly understood. We conducted a meta-analysis of 237 observations from 30 peer-reviewed studies, alongside an experimental case study comparing microplastic release from polyethylene (PE) cups and PE-coated paper cups. The meta-analysis revealed that MP release from products made of PE, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS) significantly increased with temperature, though the extent varied significantly, depending on the type of polymer, ranging from hundreds to over eight million particles. Soaking time, by contrast, did not significantly affect MP release. The case study showed that PE-coated paper cups consistently released fewer MPs than PE plastic cups at both 5 °C and 60 °C. Specifically, MP release from PE cups increased by 32.7 % when the temperature rose from 5 °C to 60 °C, a trend not observed in the PE-coated paper cups. Surface analysis revealed that PE cups had higher surface and peak-to-valley roughness, which may account for greater MP shedding. Collectively, the results from both the meta-analysis and case study highlight that temperature-induced physical degradation, especially in polymers with rougher surfaces or lower thermal stability, is a key driver of microplastic release, and that material design plays a critical role in mitigating this effect. These findings offer practical insights for reducing microplastic exposure through material selection and support future regulatory efforts aimed at safer consumer packaging.
He believes they were miss identifying common fats as plastic.....
Watch it for more details,if you are concerned.
I'm not really,but I did watch it. The issue is driven by retarded influences for clicks. IMAO.
See my other comment above. Also, fyi.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9552567/
Microplastics released from food containers can suppress lysosomal activity in mouse macrophages Jingyu Deng a,1, Mohammed Shahrudin Ibrahim a,1, Li Yang Tan b,c,1, Xin Yi Yeo b,c, Yong An Lee d, Sung Jin Park e, Torsten Wüstefeld f, June-Woo Park g, Sangyong Jung b,h,⁎, Nam-Joon Cho a,⁎⁎
PMCID: PMC9552567 PMID: 35523089 Abstract
The ingestion and accumulation of microplastics is a serious threat to the health and survival of humans and other organisms given the increasing use of daily-use plastic products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, whether direct microplastic contamination from plastic packaging is a threat to human health remains unclear. We analyzed the market demand for plastic packaging in Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe and identified the commonly used plastic food packaging products. We found that food containers exposed to high-temperature released more than 10 million microplastics per mL in water. Recycled plastic food packaging was demonstrated to continuously leach micro- and nanoplastics. In vitro cell engulfing experiments revealed that both micro- and nanoplastic leachates are readily taken up by murine macrophages without any preconditioning, and that short-term microplastic exposure may induce inflammation while exposure to nanoplastic substantially suppressed the lysosomal activities of macrophages. We demonstrated that the ingestion of micro- and nanoplastics released from food containers can exert differential negative effects on macrophage activities, proving that the explosive growth in the use of plastic packaging can poses significant health risks to consumers.
With technology being so advanced, i would think they could make containers out of plant material that would be superior and inexpensive to use. I actually thought they had made some?
I don't think the tech is their yet,but I'm not expert.