Hidden Microplastics in Your Kitchen: New Research Spreads Alarm Over 7 Everyday Items
A growing body of research suggests that millions of households may be unknowingly ingesting microplastics every day through everyday kitchen activities. A widely circulated article highlights seven common kitchen items that could shed tiny plastic particles into food and drinks, prompting health questions and calls for smarter choices in Thailand and beyond. While scientists caution that the full health implications remain under study, they agree that reducing exposure is prudent, especially for children, pregnant women, and people with higher daily plastic use. For Thai families who cook daily, dine at home, and rely on plastic-packaged foods, the findings carry practical urgency: where we prepare food and what we use to store and heat it may matter more than ever.