Plastics are infiltrating our food and drink, exposing us to harmful chemicals like bisphenols and phthalates. Consumer Reports’ tests found these chemicals in a wide range of packaged foods, raising concerns due to their links to serious health issues, including endocrine disruption, reproductive problems, and neurodevelopmental disorders. As plastic production increases, so does our exposure, making regulatory reforms crucial to protect public health. The widespread use of these chemicals highlights a broken regulatory system that fails to safeguard consumers adequately