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Daily Microplastics: Repeated Exposure Risks We Can't Ignore
health24 days ago

Daily Microplastics: Repeated Exposure Risks We Can't Ignore

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles found in water, air, food and packaging and have been detected in human tissues. The health concern is about long-term, repeated exposure from multiple sources—not a single bottle—which may drive inflammation and cellular stress via both particles and their carried chemicals. Bottled water is a visible source, especially when bottles are heated or stored long, but exposure is widespread. Reducing plastic use and avoiding heat exposure can lower body burden, though it cannot be eliminated, as researchers continue to study potential long-term health effects.

via Iowa Park Leader|
#bottled-water#exposure#health
Columbia Study Reveals Nanoplastic Load in Everyday Bottled Water
health29 days ago

Columbia Study Reveals Nanoplastic Load in Everyday Bottled Water

A Columbia University study using advanced imaging found hundreds of thousands of plastic particles per liter in widely sold bottled water, including nanoplastics small enough to cross cellular barriers. Brands weren’t named, but the findings raise health and regulatory questions and call for transparency and better testing. Practical takeaways include using glass or stainless steel, improving filtration, avoiding heat, and storing water cool; currently, US bottled water is FDA-regulated with no federal microplastic limits. The research emphasizes that “clear” water may not be truly clean and highlights the need for industry and policy updates.

via Iowa Park Leader|
#bottled-water#columbia-university#consumer-tips
Nanoplastics flood U.S. drinking water at levels far higher than previously thought
environment2 months ago

Nanoplastics flood U.S. drinking water at levels far higher than previously thought

A new study using optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy and electron microscopy finds nanoplastics in U.S. drinking water—both tap and bottled—at 10–100x higher concentrations than prior estimates, with bottled water containing about three times more nanoplastics. Health impacts are not well understood, but researchers caution that reducing exposure is prudent.

via Mongabay|
#bottled-water#drinking-water#environment
Tiny plastics in bottled water exceed prior estimates, study finds
science3 months ago

Tiny plastics in bottled water exceed prior estimates, study finds

A peer‑reviewed study in Science of the Total Environment found bottled water contains higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics than treated tap water, with nanoplastics making up more than 50% of detected particles. Using advanced techniques like scanning electron microscopy and optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy, researchers warn that nanoplastics can cross cellular barriers and potentially reach organs, underscoring the need for better detection and consideration of alternatives to bottled water (e.g., filtered tap water or reusable bottles).

via Yahoo|
#bottled-water#detection-methods#microplastics
Snowstorm Surprises: Dasani Sits on Shelves While Other Brands Panic Buy
business3 months ago

Snowstorm Surprises: Dasani Sits on Shelves While Other Brands Panic Buy

During a major snowstorm, Dasani bottles largely remained on store shelves while other brands sold out, highlighting its notorious reputation even as consumer panic-buy behavior ran high; Dasani’s parent Coca-Cola has faced criticism for its purified-water formula, including a 2004 UK ban over bromate, a potential carcinogen, which helps explain why Aquafina has been the more popular choice in some markets.

via The Takeout|
#bottled-water#bromate#business
Nationwide Recall: 1.9 Million Fiji Water Bottles Pulled Over Bacteria and Manganese Concerns
health-and-safety2 years ago

Nationwide Recall: 1.9 Million Fiji Water Bottles Pulled Over Bacteria and Manganese Concerns

Fiji Natural Artesian Water has issued a nationwide recall of 1.9 million bottles due to the presence of manganese and unspecified bacteria. The recall, classified as Class III by the FDA, indicates that the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Affected bottles were sold between February 1, 2024, and March 3, 2024, primarily through Amazon. Consumers are advised to check the UPC codes and contact Fiji Water for more information.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#bottled-water#fda#fiji-water
FDA Recalls 1.9 Million Cases of Contaminated Water
health-and-safety2 years ago

FDA Recalls 1.9 Million Cases of Contaminated Water

The FDA has announced a recall of over 78,000 cases of Fiji Natural Artesian Water due to the presence of manganese and bacteria. The recall, initially announced in March, is classified as Class III, indicating it is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Most of the affected bottles have been reclaimed, and the remaining ones are being held in warehouses. The company assures that the recalled water poses no health risk and emphasizes their commitment to safety and quality.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|
#bottled-water#fda#fiji-water