Study Reveals Car Tire Additives in Leafy Vegetables

Researchers find low concentrations of tire-derived chemicals in vegetables from Switzerland and Israel, raising concerns about food safety.

Chemical additives from car tires enter agriculture through atmospheric deposition, treated wastewater, and sewage sludge.
The study analyzed leafy vegetables from supermarkets in Switzerland and fields in Israel, detecting various tire-associated compounds.
Daily intake of these chemicals through diet is low but comparable to drug residues found in plant-based foods.
Researchers emphasize the need for further investigation into the environmental and health impacts of these substances.
The presence of tire additives in food highlights the broader issue of chemical contamination in the food chain.