Evidence indicates that modern newspaper inks can contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals that pose health risks, particularly when newspapers are used for food packaging or come into contact with the food chain.
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An overview of paper and paper based food packaging materials: health safety and environmental concerns.
2019 · cited by 77
Identifies printing inks incorporated into paper products as a source of toxic chemicals that present health and environmental concerns.
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Health Risks of Newspaper Ink when Used as Food Packaging Material
2021 · cited by 7
Details how toxic components in newspaper ink, such as lead and aromatic hydrocarbons, can contaminate food and severely impact human health.
Association between some environmental risk factors and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder among children in Egypt: a case-control study.
2025 · cited by 5
Finds that using newspapers to wrap food is significantly associated with adverse health outcomes like elevated heavy metal exposure and ADHD in children.
Exploring the Parallels between Cumulative Toxicity of Newspaper Ink and Dushi
2025 · cited by 0
Explores the cumulative toxicity resulting from newspaper ink contamination and its potential to cause chronic health issues.