1. Canned foods

Most food cans are lined with BPA, a plastic chemical that has been associated with obesity, cancer, and other serious health conditions. In other words, canned foods fall into the category of foods that contain plastic. The plastic for the can lining leaches into the contents of the food, making it a source of microplastic.

According to experts, the worst canned food is acidic produce such as tomatoes, as the high PH level increases the amount of microplastic and chemicals leached into the food. The good thing is that you can avoid these foods that contain plastic by buying other safe alternatives like canned tomatoes or passata in jars.

Sure, canned tomatoes are handy, but you may want to stop buying them because of the serious effects of BPA. Another idea would be to get a pressure cooker, which is a worthwhile investment to cook your own vegetables and pulses. Freeze them in batches afterwards, so they are just as handy as canned foods.