Microplastics found in baby squeeze pouches from Danone, Nestlé

A Greenpeace laboratory test of baby squeeze‑pouch products revealed microplastic particles and a wide range of chemicals. All examined bags contained microplastics, with some containing up to 11,000 particles per pouch, and more than 80 different chemical substances, including the potentially hormonally active 2,4‑DTBP.

The contamination was detected in products from major manufacturers Danone and Nestlé. Greenpeace identified polyethylene used in the packaging as the likely source of the microplastics and chemicals, warning that infants are especially vulnerable because of their developing bodies and higher food intake relative to body weight.

The organization is urging health ministries to conduct systematic testing of plastic‑packaged baby food, demanding stricter regulations on packaging materials and greater transparency from the manufacturers. It also calls for a shift away from single‑use plastics toward reusable or refillable systems.