"Widespread Presence of Harmful Plastics and Chemicals Found in Packaged Foods, Reports Indicate"
Consumer Reports has found that plastic chemicals known as phthalates, which may cause serious health issues like cancer and infertility, are present in 84 out of 85 tested food products, including popular brands like Cheerios and Coca-Cola. Although these levels do not exceed US regulatory limits, experts suggest any presence of these chemicals can be harmful. The report highlights the need for stricter regulations and demonstrates that it is possible to reduce the amount of these chemicals in food products.