Microplastics found in human stools for the first time (2018)

Microplastics have been found in human stools for the first time, according to a study suggesting the tiny particles may be widespread in the human food chain. Microplastics are defined as particles of less than 5mm, with some created for use in products such as cosmetics but also by the breaking down of larger pieces of plastic, often in the sea. Scientists still know little about the effects of microplastics once they enter the human body, though many studies have already found them present in foods such as fish that people are likely to eat.

Source: www.theguardian.com