Commonly used food packaging materials contain 189 chemicals that can potentially cause breast cancer, researchers reported Sept. 24 in the journal Frontiers in Toxicology. These hazardous chemicals -- including PFAS, bisphenols and phthalates -- can migrate from packaging into food, and thus be ingested by people, researchers said.

A study published yesterday in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology says thousands of chemicals in food packaging are showing up in our bodies.

Chemicals used in food packaging and linked with health problems have been detected in the human body. The chemicals can move from packaging into food.

Food sold in shrink wrap, on cardboard trays or in paper containers might contain any of nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer, a new study warns.

Researchers have identified nearly 200 chemicals used to make food packaging that could possibly increase the risk of breast cancer. Found in plastics and paper, some of the potential mammary carcinogens include polysterene and polyamide,

A shocking new study found that nearly 200 chemicals linked to breast cancer are being used in food packaging, and, worse yet, dozens of the carcinogens can find their way into the body. “There is strong evidence that 76 known or potential breast carcinogens from food contact materials recently purchased all over the world can be found in people,

Researchers said the study is a good jumping off point to improve the world’s understanding of what outside factors cause breast cancer and how to better prevent exposure.