Salt we eat might get tiny plastic bits in it during factory processing, and we can't see or taste them — but we could be eating them over time without knowing.

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Microplastics in Essential Food Commodities: A Systematic Review of identification, detection, contamination, and Health Implications (2017–2024)

Systematic Review

The study found tiny plastic particles in salt and other foods, which are too small to see and can be eaten without knowing. This supports the idea that processed salt can contain hidden plastics.

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Microplastic contamination in table salt sold in the selected local markets in Samar, Philippines

Cross-Sectional Study

The study found tiny plastic pieces in table salt that you can't see, which got there during the way the salt is made from seawater. This means people might be eating small plastics without knowing it.

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