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A new report that tested 85 foods found that all but one contained phthalates, a chemical used to make plastic more durable, and 79% had BPA, another chemical found in plastic.

Consumer Reports observed the highest phthalate levels were in Annie's Organic Cheesy Ravioli, with other significant amounts in various products from Del Monte, Chicken of the Sea, and fast-food chains like Wendy's and McDonald's. For instance, Wendy's Crispy Chicken Nuggets contained four times as many phthalates as McDonald's Chicken McNuggets.

“That tells us that, as widespread as these chemicals are, there are ways to reduce how much is in our foods,” said James Rogers, who oversees Consumer Reports' product safety testing.

No tested levels exceeded current U.S. and European regulatory limits. However, there's no universally acknowledged safe level for phthalates, raising concerns about the potential health risks.

Companies like Gerber and McDonald's claim to follow regulatory requirements and conduct rigorous testing, while others, like Del Monte, note that phthalates are widespread in the environment.