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Microplastics found in 90% of burgers, steaks and chicken (www.independent.co.uk)

submitted 10 months ago by MicroWave to c/news

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Land-based protein sources like chicken, beef, pork and tofu contain as many microplastics as fishes, study finds

Microplastics have been found in nearly 90 per cent of sources of proteins, including meat and plant-based, according to a new study that serves as a startling reminder of how prolific plastic pollution has become.

While the presence of microplastics in commercial fish and shellfish has been known for long, there has been little research into terrestrial protein sources like beef and chicken that make up a large part of the Western diet.

A team of researchers studied samples from 16 different protein types destined for American consumers, including seafood, pork, beef, chicken, tofu, and three different plant-based meat alternatives. They found microplastic particles in 88 per cent of protein food samples tested.

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[–] feedum_sneedson 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Sure, particulate matter of any sort isn't a good thing to inhale. I'm just wondering if there's anything specific to plastic. Some of the additives are proven to be awful but e.g. polyethylene has so little available surface energy I wonder if it can be doing much, chemically speaking. If it's not this it'll be something else, I'm sure.

[–] CosmicCleric 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I’m just wondering if there’s anything specific to plastic.

From this article...

What if any damage microplastics may do when they get into our bodies is not clear, but a growing community of researchers investigating these questions thinks there is reason for concern. Inhaled particles might irritate and damage the lungs, akin to the damage caused by other particulate matter. And although the composition of plastic particles varies, some contain chemicals that are known to interfere with the body’s hormones.

[–] feedum_sneedson 2 points 10 months ago

Okay, yes, that's my current understanding.