Microplastics Detected in Human Breast Milk, Raising Concerns Over Health Impact on Babies

Microplastics have been detected in rice, an Australian research paper has found.Joker/Alexander Stein/Getty Images

A new study has detected microplastics in human breast milk for the first time, sparking concerns over the potential toxic effects and health impact they may have on infants.

Researchers in the study found microplastics composed of polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polypropylene with sizes ranging from 2 to 12 micrometers in the breast milk of women.