Can styrene from plastic food containers migrate into your food (for babies)?
Based on 1 peer-reviewed studykitchen
Verdict: Use Caution
Yes. A 2025 review found that styrene migrates from polystyrene food containers into food, especially when heated or in contact with fatty and acidic foods.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Styrene migration from food contact materials. | Food Chem | 2025 |
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