Study Finds Microplastics in Tap and Bottled Water Small Enough To Pass Into Human Blood, Organs
Researchers used new technology to find microplastics that were previously too small to detect.
Tag Archives: Plastic
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Ninja Blender Lawsuit Alleges Plastic Container Exploded, Causing Pieces To Strike Woman in Eye
Michigan woman is pursuing $3.75 million in damages, alleging that a defectively designed Ninja blender exploded and caused her injuries.
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PFAS and Microplastics Make for Toxic Combination: Study
Researchers warn that PFAS are often found in microplastics, and the two toxic substances appear to have a synergistic effect when combined.
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Microplastics May Be Accumulating in Human Brains, Study Warns
Researchers indicate that small pieces of plastic debris that have contaminated the environment are entering the brain, where they could cause a number of potential health problems.
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Study Finds Evidence of Microplastics in Human Testicles
Previous research has found that microplastics are ubiquitous in human organs and can build up over time, raising concerns over the potential health effects.
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Sol-Millennium Syringe Recall Issued Amid FDA Crackdown on Plastic Chinese-Made Syringes
Recalled Chinese syringes were not approved by the FDA, and may be prone to leaking and breaking, causing life-threatening injuries and complications
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Frigidaire Refrigerator Recall Issued Over Choking Hazard From Broken Ice Buckets
CPSC recommends consumers stop using the recalled Frigidaire refrigerator ice buckets immediately, due to a risk that small pieces of plastic debris may enter the ice and cause lacerations or choking injuries.
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Bottled Water Contains Dangerously High Levels of Detectable Nanoplastics: Study
Industry lobbyists claim the study's findings may "unnecessarily scare" consumers, despite a lack of information on the potential health risks bottled water nanoplastics.
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House Lawmakers Call for Extensive EPA Analysis of PFAS Health Risks
Amid growing evidence that PFAS may cause cancer and other health risks, lawmakers are concerned about the increasing number of product containers being sold to the public that contain the toxic chemicals.
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Disposable Plastic Cups Release Massive Amounts of Nanoparticles, Study Finds
Plastic nanoparticles from disposable cups can be released into the human body when used to serve hot coffee and other products.
