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Hundreds of Unknown Chemicals Found in Food Contact Materials
NonToxCo Research
Science & Safety Team · 4/8/2026
High-resolution testing found hundreds of previously unidentified chemicals migrating from food packaging into food.
What We Don't Know Is Scary
A 2026 study used non-targeted screening to find chemicals in food contact materials that nobody was even looking for. Many of these substances have never been tested for safety.
What You Can Do
Minimize food contact with plastic. Use glass and stainless steel. Browse non-toxic kitchen alternatives.
Source: Authors (2026).