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Prevalence and characteristics of microplastic contamination in soft drinks and potential consumer exposure

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Summary

Researchers tested nine popular soft drink brands in Thailand and found microplastics in every single one, regardless of whether the packaging was plastic, aluminum, or glass. Concentrations ranged from 2 to 39 particles per liter, with most particles being tiny fragments between 50 and 100 micrometers. Based on average soft drink consumption, a person in Thailand could swallow between 81 and 1,609 microplastic particles per year just from soft drinks alone.

Body Systems

Hepatic Reproductive Respiratory

Microplastics (MPs) contamination in human food is a growing concern due to potential health risks. Recent studies have indicated that MPs have been found in various human tissues and organs, including the placenta, lungs, liver, and blood. This highlights the importance of investigating the presence and concentration of MPs in food products, as it directly relates to human health and safety. In this study, MP contamination was detected and characterized in commercially available soft drinks in Thailand. Nine popular soft drink brands in Thailand, packaged in different materials, including plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass bottles, were investigated. The results revealed that regardless of packaging type, all the soft drink brands tested contained MPs, with concentrations ranging from 2 ± 3 to 39 ± 12 items per liter. MPs in the 50-100 μm size range, primarily with a fragment-like morphology, were most commonly found. Given that the average person in Thailand consumes approximately 41.13 L of soft drinks annually, it is estimated that an individual could ingest between 81 and 1609 MPs yearly. These findings raise significant concerns about the potential health impacts of MP ingestion through soft drinks and underscore the need for further research and regulation.

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