MN: Let’s get plastic chemicals out of food!

Minnesota could lead the nation when it comes to exposing risky plastic chemicals in our food! A bill has been introduced that would give consumers information about plastic chemicals, known as phthalates, in our food by requiring companies to test packaged food products for them, and publicly report their findings.

These chemicals, which can get into food through production processes and packaging, are known endocrine disruptors, and can contribute to health problems ranging from diabetes and obesity, to certain cancers and birth defects. Make sure you can make safer choices for your family by sending an email to your state lawmakers to support the Test and Report Phthalates in Packaged Food bill. We should all know what’s in the food we’re eating!

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Support SF 188 / HF 44 to Test and Report Phthalates in Packaged Food

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I write to request your support and co-sponsorship of SF 188 / HF 44, the Test and Report Phthalates in Packaged Food bill. This bill would require food manufacturers to test their products for a group of plastic chemicals known as phthalates and publicly report the findings. Having this information would give constituents like me transparent knowledge about the chemicals in our food, and allow me to make the best and safest choices for my family. Phthalates are chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and durable, and have been linked to serious health concerns. A recent Consumer Reports investigation of popular fast foods and supermarket staples found phthalates in almost every food tested, often at high levels. Some of the highest levels were in foods produced by General Mills. A growing body of research has shown that plasticizers are endocrine disruptors, which means that they can interfere with the production and regulation of estrogen and other hormones. Even minor disruptions in hormone levels can contribute to an increased risk of several health problems, including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, birth defects, neurodevelopmental disorders, and infertility. Thank you for taking steps to make sure I have this important information to make better food choices for my family by supporting SF 188 / HF 44.

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