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Industry executives knew for decades that microplastics were infiltrating the human body

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Scientists today say we’re just beginning to understand the harm that the tiny bits of plastic we drink, eat and breathe are doing to the human body. But recently discovered chemical company documents dating back several decades show that industry scientists have long been aware of — and concerned about — the way microplastic particles migrate beyond the gut in animals and humans, depositing in important organs. And the potential for that knowledge to affect the plastic food packaging industry. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS AND NEWS…

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Los Angeles Times Industry executives knew for decades that microplastics were infiltrating the human body