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The chicken on your plate contains microplastics from the bird's feed and environment.

Plastic in Poultry

A 2026 review documented microplastic bioaccumulation in poultry and the health risks for humans who eat it.

What You Can Do

Choose organic, free-range poultry. Vary protein sources. Browse non-toxic kitchen alternatives.

Source: Authors (2026).

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Microplastics Are Accumulating in Chicken Meat

Plastic in Poultry

What You Can Do