Study links plastic plates to kidney stones

NEW YORK (WABC) -- There are new and potentially serious concerns for people who use plastic plates.

New research out of Taiwan suggests eating hot food on plates or out of bowls made of Melamine could increase your risk of developing kidney stones.

The study shows heat increases the amount of melamine released into the food.

The plastic has previously been linked to kidney stones.

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