“Gum is safe to enjoy as it has been for more than 100 years,” the National Confectioners Association said via email. The ...

“Our initial hypothesis was that the synthetic gums would have a lot more microplastics because the base is a type of plastic ...

A study found that the popular product can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and ...

A new study suggests that you could be ingesting thousands of microplastics every time you chew gum. This discovery comes ...

Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the ...

The researchers' analysis revealed that the lion's share of the microplastics were released from the gum in the first two ...

Men offload chewing sticks on a beach in Greenville, Sinoe County in January 2024. File Picture: Anonymous BARLOME TOWN – A truck with chewing sticks parked near an open field. Some of the sticks lay ...

January 31, 2025 — Gerber Products Company is initiating a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young ...

Join The Chewstick Foundation on Sunday [Feb 23] at Blue Waters Anglers Club for a night of culture, creativity, and live performances. A spokesperson said, “Join The Chewstick Foundation for a ...

Rohappy/iStock/Getty Images Plus According to a 2021 study conducted by Kyoto University researchers in Japan, dogs chewing on sticks may be more than just fun. The slender piece of wood can serve ...

These sticks are harder than most dog treats, so they keep her entertained while the chewing helps keep her teeth and gums healthy. They’re also made with real beef and enriched with vitamins ...