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Study finds large amount of foods contain plastics

CBS Boston

216K views 2 years ago

Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title, what kinds of foods do you think might contain plastic?
Do you think fast food has more or less plastic than “natural” food? Why?
What changes could people make to reduce plastics in their diet?

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Study finds large amount of foods contain plastics

Study results: plastics found in many foods (00:00 – 01:26)

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1. What does the report say about plastics in food in general?

Only meat products contain plastic.
Plastics are found only in packaging, not in food.
Only fast food contains plastic.
A lot of food, even natural food, contains plastic.

2. How many of the 85 tested products had zero plastics?

All of them
Only one
None
About half

3. What does the speaker recommend regarding fast food?

Eat more fast food because it is cheaper.
Fast food is not included in the study.
Reduce or totally avoid fast food because it was particularly high in plastics.
Avoid only burgers, but other fast food is fine.

Study finds large amount of foods contain plastics

Health concerns and chemicals (phthalates) (01:26 – 02:59)

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1. According to the professor, what is especially harmful: the plastic pieces themselves or chemicals that leach out of plastic?

Only salt and sugar in the foods
Only the plastic pieces
Only chemicals from vegetables
Chemicals that leach out of plastic containers and bags

2. What can phthalates do, according to the report?

Cure heart disease
Improve endocrine function
Disrupt endocrine function
Lower cholesterol levels automatically

3. What does the report say about testing and regulation of chemicals in the U.S.?

More than 80% of the chemicals have never been tested for safety or efficacy.
Chemicals are not used in food-related materials in the U.S.
Most chemicals have been fully tested for safety and efficacy.
There are many rules, so the hazard is well known.

Study finds large amount of foods contain plastics

How to reduce exposure + FDA response (02:59 – 03:44)

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1. What is one suggestion to reduce exposure to plastics/chemicals from food?

Reduce how much processed food you eat
Microwave food longer to kill chemicals
Stop eating all fruits and vegetables
Eat more processed foods

2. What does the report recommend for microwaving or storing food?

Microwave food in plastic only if it is covered
Don’t microwave or store food in plastic containers; use glass
Use plastic containers because they are safe
Only avoid plastic when storing cold food

3. What does the FDA say it is doing in response to the issue?

It has already banned all related chemicals.
It is asking manufacturers for more information on how the chemicals are being used.
It is unaware of the issue and will not act.
It says plastics are directly added to food by law.

Study finds large amount of foods contain plastics

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1. What is the main purpose of this news report?

To argue that plastics are never harmful
To teach people how to cook fast food at home
To advertise new food products
To explain a study about plastics in foods, possible health risks, and ways to reduce exposure

2. Which idea is emphasized across the report?

Plastics/chemicals are widespread, and consumers may need to take steps to reduce exposure.
Organic food is always plastic-free.
Packaging has no relationship to what ends up in food.
Only one brand has a problem with plastics.

3. What is one reason the report suggests rules may be needed?

Companies may not be incentivized to act unless there are rules.
Rules make food taste worse.
Rules already exist in abundance in the U.S.
Companies will automatically reduce plastics without any pressure.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Study finds large amount of foods contain plastics

Which recommendation in the report seems easiest to follow (e.g., less processed food, organic, using glass)? Why?
How should governments balance “within regulatory requirements” with new research that suggests possible harm?
Do you trust product testing by independent organizations? Why or why not?
If you were designing a follow-up study, what foods or situations would you test next (and why)?