Tag: Livestock contamination

According to a 2024 study, microplastics were found in 88% of protein samples, including beef. This widespread contamination has consumers asking critical questions, especially, are there microplastics in grass-fed beef? While no food source is entirely exempt, understanding the pathways can help mitigate the risk.

A 2024 study by Ocean Conservancy and the University of Toronto found microplastics in nearly 90% of all protein types tested, including land-based meats. This alarming discovery prompts a critical question: what meat has plastic in it and how does this contamination occur so pervasively?