Quantifying Microplastics in Fruits and Vegetables for Community Health

Objectives: Microplastics (MPs) have become ubiquitous in the environment and consequently, humans are ingesting higher amounts of MPs over the years through food, water, and even inhalation. Exposure may cause oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, reproductive issues, carcinogenicity, inflammation, etc., although findings are still emerging. Evaluating MPs in common food items is critical to determining health risks and assessing the full extent of exposure routes. Although there are a lot of studies quantifying the presence of MPs in seafood there are few assessing MPs in other types of foods.