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The dangers of Microplastics in Drinking Water, Beverages and Refreshments
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This review summarizes existing research on microplastics found in food and drinks. Studies measured microplastic particles in fish, shellfish, salt, tap and bottled water, and other beverages, with amounts varying widely across these items. The review concludes that eating and drinking are important ways people may be exposed to microplastics.
Given the potential health risks posed by ingesting microplastics, it is very important to enhance our knowledge about their prevalence in daily foods. This review assesses recent studies on dietary exposure through fish, salt, drinking water, and beverages. The results show microplastic concentrations ranging from 0 to 10.5 items/g in bivalves and 0 to 20 items per fish. Salt contained 0–13.6 particles/kg, while drinking water presented 0–61 particles/L (tap) and 0–6.2 particles/L (bottled). These particles were also found in beverages, packaged items, fruits, and vegetables. Therefore, dietary intake is a significant exposure route with profound health implications.
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