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Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds

Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds
BBC Science Friday 19 June 2026, 05:10 UTC 1 min read
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Researchers say certain brands and kinds of cat and dog food have more microplastics than others.

Researchers say certain brands and kinds of cat and dog food have more microplastics than others.
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