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Plastic Contamination and Health Concerns in Food Supply Chain
The chapter explores the pervasive issue of plastics in the food supply chain and its potential health impacts, focusing on children. It delves into the presence of phthalates and microplastics in food products, highlighting concerns about endocrine disruption and reproductive health. The conversation emphasizes the need for alternative bioplastic solutions, simpler food labeling, and reevaluating industrial practices to address the challenges of plastic pollution in the food industry.