New study finds plastic accumulation in food may be underestimated

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/923529

 

News Release 27-Jul-2021
Plastic the Trojan Horse
Peer-Reviewed Publication
University of Portsmouth

 

A new study has found plastic accumulation in foods may be underestimated. There is also  concern these microplastics will carry potentially harmful bacteria such as E. coli, which are commonly found in coastal waters, up the food chain.


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