Tracy's note: after my further research, I also learned that Ziploc bags are made of polypropylene (source), known for
high levels of chemical resistance.
Not exact matches
It also helps select for survival the strains
of the fungus with
higher levels of resistance to these
chemicals: As the resistant strains become more prevalent, the disease gets harder to control over time.
The research showed a strong relationship between
high levels of the
chemicals and both insulin
resistance and blood pressure.
Such
chemicals are commonly linked to insulin
resistance, damage to the absorption
of nutrients from foods,
higher stress
levels, and many other side effects.