A recent study authored by researchers from the University of Toronto and Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, published in Toronto, highlights a concerning finding about microplastics in fish from Humber Bay, located along Lake Ontario. The study discovered that fish from this area contain up to 12 times more microplastics per serving compared to some store-bought alternatives, with an average of 138 particles per fish, a significantly higher count than in other studies. While more research is needed to establish potential health risks, the study underscores the broader issue of microplastic pollution in the environment and in food, particularly affecting freshwater fish. The research does not indicate that the microplastics are accumulating in the fish over time. However, it is important to note that the ingestion of microplastics from two servings of Humber Bay fish fillets per week would still result in a lower annual intake compared to other sources like bottled water. This study adds to the growing body of research on microplastics in food and environment, emphasizing the need for policy actions and solutions to reduce single-use plastics and address microplastic pollution.