People are consuming three to four milligrams of plastic for every 100 grams of rice they eat, with the number jumping to 13 milligrams per serve for instant rice, according to University of Queensland research.
Questions about PFAS exposure in Williamtown, Oakey and Katherine will be the subject of a University of Queensland study, with affected residents invited to participate.
Listen back to Professor Kevin Thomas on ABC Radio's Health Report with Dr Norman Swan, talking about the amount of microplastics Australians consume and its effect on health.
