We've all noticed a spike in the number of news features regarding particle exposure, and the troubling reports on the ingress of microplastics in every part of the human body. There are some trusted ways that have been shown to significantly reduce the burden of microplastics we’re bringing into the home. Even plastic containers marked in the instructions as safe to be heated in the microwave or oven are likely to be shedding plastic directly onto the food. Decant foodstuffs packed in plastic materials into safe materials like glass before re-heating in the oven or microwave. As we learn more about the issues surrounding microplastics, just take a reasonable and measured approach to protect your health.

Source: Irish Examiner January 09, 2026 16:18 UTC