Trace Contaminants & Residues

Packaging – Plastic Wrap

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

September 21, 2021 - Packaging Trace Contaminants & Residues

Updated: April 7, 2026 Plastic wrap is one of the most commonly used tools for food storage, but many people wonder what food-safe plastic wrap is made of and whether it is safe to use. In this post, we break down how plastic…

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Water

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

August 3, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

In this series, we’re exploring trace contaminants and residues. In this post, we’ll take a look at water and the guidelines and regulations that keep our water safe. What is a trace contaminant or residue? As we’ve discussed in prior pesticides to minerals found in…

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Packaging

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

July 27, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

As we’ve discussed in prior posts, trace contaminants and residues can make their way into our food system. In this post, we’ll discuss the important role of packaging. What is a trace contaminant and residue? As we’ve discussed in prior pesticides to minerals found…

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Pesticides

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

July 20, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

While the idea of pesticides can invoke many strong emotional responses, in this post, we’ll explore pesticides’ purpose, how they end up in our food and water, and if they pose harm to human health. What is a pesticide? A pesticide is a…

Trace Contaminants & Residues – An Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

July 13, 2020 - Trace Contaminants & Residues

In this series, we explore trace contaminants and residues that can make their way into our food and water system. In this post, we’ll give a general overview of trace contaminants and residues. What are trace contaminants & residues? Trace contaminants and residues…

Trace Contaminants & Residues

Packaging – Plastic Wrap

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Water

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Packaging

Trace Contaminants & Residues – Pesticides

Trace Contaminants & Residues – An Overview

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