19 Sep 2024 --- A recent study identified over 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or kitchen appliances in the human body, many of which pose potential health risks. The findings indicate that consumers are exposed to a quarter of all known food contact chemicals (FCCs), raising concerns about their long-term effects on physical and mental well-being. The study, published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, found that out of more than 14,000 known FCCs cataloged by researchers, evidence of human exposure was detected for 3,601 — an unexpectedly high number according to the researchers. Of these 3,601 FCCs, 194 were identified through human biomonitoring programs, with 80 chemicals flagged for having particularly hazardous properties.
