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Plastic Wrap & Cling Film
Thin plastic film used to cover and preserve food. May be made from PVC (contains phthalates) or LDPE (generally safer). Direct food contact, especially with fatty or hot foods, increases chemical migration.
Why It Matters
Direct contact with food allows chemical migration. Heat dramatically increases leaching. Fatty foods absorb more plasticizers. PVC versions contain concerning plasticizers.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
BPA Substitutes (BPS, BPF)
Chemicals used to replace BPA in plastics and can linings after BPA health concerns emerged....
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- PVC or vinyl plastic
- Recycling code 3
- Use with hot food
- Microwaving with plastic wrap
What to Look For
- ✓LDPE or HDPE plastic (not PVC)
- ✓PVC-free labels
- ✓Beeswax wraps as alternative
- ✓Silicone lids and covers
Finding Safer Options
Beeswax wraps (Bee's Wrap, Abeego), silicone stretch lids, glass containers with lids, plates over bowls, parchment paper for wrapping.
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