Episode 948 • • 44:14 - 48:18
948: Chow Hound
Phthalates in Macaroni and Cheese, Industrial Plasticizers
A study by the Environmental Health Strategy Center, reported by the New York Times, found high levels of phthalates in 29 out of 30 tested cheese products, with the highest concentrations in powdered macaroni and cheese. Phthalates are industrial plasticizers used in products like floor tiles and conveyor belts, and they are known endocrine disruptors. Kraft has defended its products, stating the levels are well below established safety thresholds.