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Most Supermarket Food Contains BPA and Phthalates, Report Claims

BPA and phthalates are “widespread” in various types of supermarket foods, according to a Consumer Reports study.

Almost all sampled supermarket and fast food products included phthalates in a Consumer Reports study.
Almost all sampled supermarket and fast food products included phthalates in a Consumer Reports study.
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Most supermarket food and fast food include some unwelcome substances, according to a Consumer Reports study shared by CBS News.

Consumer Reports researchers found that 99% of sampled supermarket foods and fast foods included phthalates, and 79% included bisphenol A (BPA). The substances were found across food packaging types, regardless of whether products were certified organic.

Phthalates are chemicals added to plastic to increase flexibility, and BPAs are also chemicals used in plastic manufacturing. Studies have linked both chemicals to health issues, the CBS article explains.

Which Foods Contained BPA and Phthalates?

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