May 3, 2024, 07:01 PM IST

Foods and drinks that secretly contain plastic

Jaisal Kaur

Here are some foods that contain plastic:

Beer: Beers have microplastics, which are harmful for health.

Honey: Honey also has some amounts of plastic, although the amount differs .

Fish and seafood: Sea food comprises enormous microplastics that are not visible to eyes.

Tea bags: Plastic is added in the sealing of tea bags.

Packaged foods: Most cans and packaged foods comprise BPA, the plastic chemical that causes cancer. 

Plastic water bottle: Disposable plastic bottles infuses microplastic and other chemicals into the water. 

Salt: Table salt also contains microplastics in enormous  quantities.

Disclaimer: This content including advice gives generic information only and is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion.