Chemicals used in food packaging are cause for concern: carcinogens have been found
A new study draws attention to the potential health risks of chemicals used in food packaging, Pénzcentrum reported following CNN. According to the research, there are nearly 200 chemicals used in food packaging and plastic containers that have been linked to breast cancer. Dozens of these carcinogenic substances can enter the human body.
The co-author of the study, Jane Muncke, executive director of the Food Packaging Forum, highlighted that there are 76 known or potential breast cancer-causing substances in food contact materials. The research showed that 40 chemicals have already been classified as dangerous worldwide, but their use is still allowed.
The study highlights the increasing incidence of early breast cancer among women under the age of 50, which experts say cannot be explained by genetic factors alone. Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, former head of the American Cancer Society, pointed out that several environmental factors may play a role in this process.
Food companies have emphasized that they comply with FDA safety regulations and that all food contact materials undergo thorough testing before they are placed on the market. However, the study also identified several known carcinogens, such as benzene and o-toluidine, which are worryingly present in food packaging.
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