Microplastics have been found in our food , water and even in the kitchen utensils we use to cook and store our food , so it's no surprise that it's been estimated that Americans consume between 39,000 and 52,000 microplastic particles on a yearly basis. As for how this is affecting our health, although more research is required, studies have connected microplastics to a weakened immune system, certain types of cancer and cell damage.

Despite my awareness of microplastics, I'd put off searching through my own kitchen to find potential sources of microplastics. Once I finally did, these are the items I discovered and plan to replace.

1. Plastic food storage containers

Just a few of the plastic containers I found hiding in my cabinet. Anna Gragert/CNET

When I we

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