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Micro and Nano Plastics in the Food Chain: Challenges, Risks, and Future Directions
Summary
This review explores the presence of micro- and nanoplastics across the food chain, examining sources including packaging fragmentation and synthetic fiber shedding and assessing distribution from soil and water through crop plants, seafood, and processed foods to human consumers. The authors discuss health risks and the challenges of developing standardized analysis and regulatory standards for food-chain microplastic exposures.
Gopinath Mummaleti and Fanbin Kong This review explores the pervasive presence of micro and nano plastics (MNPs) in the food chain, elucidating their diverse sources, distribution, and potential health impacts. MNPs, originating from macro plastic fragmentation, shedding of microfibers (MFs), and industrial activities, enter the food chain through soil and water contamination, affecting aquatic organisms and human health via food consumption.
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