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Close-up of sugar and salt crystals contaminated with microplastic particles

Microplastics in Salt and Sugar

Toxics Link revealed a big issue in a recent study released on tuesday.all salt and sugar brands in India contain microplastics. The study, titled "Microplastics in Salt and Sugar," found…

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