4 Kitchen Utensils That Could Be Leaking Microplastics Into Your Meals
By Anna Gragert
Published on March 15, 2026.
Microplastics are found everywhere, including in our air, water, household items, our food and our bodies. A 2024 rapid systematic review found that microplastics may harm humans' respiratory, reproductive and digestive health, and may even be linked to colon cancer. Microplastics have even been traced to the placenta in pregnant people. A September 2024 study found that of the 14,000 known food contact chemicals present in food packaging, 3,601 -- or approximately 25% -- were detected in humans. The use of microwaves and plastic containers can release microplastic particles into food, particularly concerning with plastic takeout containers that don't specify they're heat-safe. While BPA-free containers may be better, glass containers are your best bet.
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