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Microplastics in Foods
Summary
Researchers reviewed the sources, occurrence, and health implications of microplastic contamination across diverse food categories, tracing pathways from agricultural soils and processing facilities to the human dinner plate. The pervasiveness of microplastics in the food supply means dietary ingestion is a primary and daily human exposure route, underscoring the urgency of setting regulatory limits and improving food safety standards.
Microplastic pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental and public health issue, with widespread contamination observed in various ecosystems and food chains worldwide. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of microplastics in foods, addressing their...