"Widespread Presence of Harmful Plastics in Packaged Foods Raises Health Concerns"

Consumer Reports has found that harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates are prevalent in a wide range of supermarket foods and fast foods, regardless of packaging or organic certification. These chemicals, which are linked to health risks such as hormone disruption and diabetes, were found in 99% of tested foods for phthalates and 79% for BPA. The FDA has rejected a petition to ban phthalates in food packaging and processing, and current regulations are considered outdated by many experts. Safety activists are concerned about the cumulative exposure to these chemicals from various sources.