Over 38,000 gallons of bottled water pulled from shelves due to ‘foreign substance’
Tens of thousands of gallons of bottled water are being recalled across several states due to the presence of a black foreign substance found floating inside the bottles. The recall affects 38,043 gallons of Meyer steam-distilled water, which is packaged in 128-ounce (1-gallon) plastic jugs with red lids. These were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, […]
Consumers of bottled water intake 90,000 additional microplastics compared to those who drink tap water, study finds
Microplastics in Bottled Water: A Health Concern Microplastics are becoming increasingly recognized as a potential threat to our health, particularly when we consume from plastic containers, like water bottles. A recent study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials took a close look at existing research—141 scientific papers to be precise—aiming to uncover how much […]
Restaurant recognized by Michelin introduces menu featuring only bottled water
While France is famous for its exquisite wines, a restaurant in Northern England is making waves with an innovative twist to its menu. La Popote boasts a diverse selection with around 140 wines. However, they’ve decided to implement something quite unique: a comprehensive bottled water menu for those who don’t drink alcohol or simply prefer […]
Ozempic enthusiasts are drawn to the unhealthiest bottled beverage.
They promise protein but deliver sugary surprises. Fairlife’s Core Power Protein Shake—popular among fitness enthusiasts and those using Ozempic—has just been deemed the unhealthiest bottled drink in the U.S., despite its image as a muscle-building option. This revelation caught the attention of Elise Lamar, a 42-year-old public relations professional from Florida, who previously addressed the […]
Bottled water found to contain tens of thousands of ‘tiny plastic particles’ in new study
people who drink alcohol bottled water Some researchers argue that it may do more than just hydrate you. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that each water bottle can contain hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics. Nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles less than 1 micrometer in size, measuring […]
Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought: study
The average 1-litre plastic bottle contains 100 times higher levels of 'nanoplastics' than previously thought, according to new research. According to the journal Proceedings, the peer-reviewed study is the first to examine particles less than 1 micrometer long, or 1/70th the width of a human hair, with an average of 240,000 particles in a liter […]