Chemical additives from tires have been detected in food crops. Wirestock / iStock / Getty Images Plus
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For the first time, researchers have found the presence of additives found in vehicle tires in leafy crops grown for human consumption.
While residues from other substances, such as pharmaceuticals and personal care products, have been detected previously, there has been no investigation into how pollution from car tires may affect food, the authors noted.
While vehicle tires are made in part by a natural material, rubber, they also utilize a blend materials, including synthetic rubber made from fossil fuels and chemicals to improve their durability, performance…
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