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A systematic review on the prevalence and concentration of MPs in mussels
Summary
This systematic review examines how common microplastics are in mussels, a popular seafood. Since mussels filter large volumes of water, they tend to accumulate microplastics, which means people who eat them may be exposed to these particles through their diet.
A systematic review will be conducted following EFSA guidelines to address the following question: What is the prevalence and concentration of microplastics (MPs) in mussel bivalves? Briefly, a review protocol will be developed. The population (P) of interest comprises mussels suitable for human consumption, and the outcome (O) includes the concentration and/or prevalence of MPs. A comprehensive search strategy will be established, and relevant literature will be retrieved from two databases. Each record will undergo an initial screening of titles and abstracts independently by two reviewers. Subsequently, a second screening will be performed on the full texts, followed by data extraction. Extracted data on prevalence and concentration will be used for quantitative synthesis.