You’re About to Serve Microplastics for Thanksgiving. Trash These 7 Items First

That trusty plastic spatula you reach for every morning might be serving up a side dish you didn’t order: microplastics. We know these invisible particles are everywhere—in the water, the air, and definitely in your takeout containers—but your cooking tools are a major, often overlooked culprit.

And if you think a little plastic is harmless, think again. A sobering study from February 2025 study confirmed that these bits don’t just leave your system; they accumulate in your body’s tissues over…