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'Unfairly singled out': New study debunks seafood microplastics myths

'In reality, people are far more exposed to microplastics from indoor air and dust,' scientists claim.

More than 70 percent of scientific and media coverage on microplastics in food has focused on seafood, contributing to the public perception that eating fish is the biggest risk.
More than 70 percent of scientific and media coverage on microplastics in food has focused on seafood, contributing to the public perception that eating fish is the biggest risk.Photo: Shutterstock
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Published 15 October 2025, 05:30Updated 15 October 2025, 05:30
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