Harmful plastics in our food? Fantastic...

I don't know what to say about this other than "Not surprising." Here's a brief excerpt:

According to new research from Consumer Reports, phthalates and bisphenols -- two chemicals linked to various health risks such as diabetes and hormone disruption -- are "widespread" among supermarket staples and fast foods, regardless of their packaging and ingredients and whether or not they are certified organic.

Researchers found that 99% of the supermarket and fast foods they tested contained phthalates, also known as plasticizers, which are chemicals that are added to plastics to make them more flexible. In addition, 79% of the food samples contained bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical used in plastic manufacturing, and other bisphenols. Both chemicals have been found in studies to be hazardous to health.

Isn't this wonderful? The promise of the future! If it doesn't come across in the text, I'm being sarcastic. Read the article in full at Consumer Reports.