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Greenpeace in health warning after plastic found in a fish species popular for Chinese meals

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Plastic fragments have been found in nearly two-thirds of a fish species commonly consumed in Chinese meals, prompting a green group to warn on Monday about the potential environmental and health risks of pollution. Microplastics were discovered in 60 per cent of wild flathead grey mullet examined by The Education University of Hong Kong, with an average of 4.3 fragments in each fish. One had even ingested 80 pieces. These plastics are used to make single-use cutlery, straws, condiment bags,...

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