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Abundance, composition, and potential intake of microplastics in canned fish
Marine Pollution Bulletin2020
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Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Sina Dobaradaran
Iraj Nabipour,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Iraj Nabipour,
Iraj Nabipour,
Iraj Nabipour,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Jörg Spitz,
Jörg Spitz,
Iraj Nabipour,
Iraj Nabipour,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Saeed Tajbakhsh,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Jörg Spitz,
Jörg Spitz,
Amir Hossein Darabi,
Jörg Spitz,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Jörg Spitz,
Sina Dobaradaran
Iraj Nabipour,
Sina Dobaradaran
Jörg Spitz,
Saeed Tajbakhsh,
Sina Dobaradaran
Jörg Spitz,
Jörg Spitz,
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Sina Dobaradaran
Jörg Spitz,
Jörg Spitz,
Jörg Spitz,
Jörg Spitz,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Jörg Spitz,
Jörg Spitz,
Jörg Spitz,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran,
Sina Dobaradaran
Summary
Researchers examined canned tuna and mackerel products for microplastic contamination and found plastic particles present in all samples tested. Fibers were the most common particle type, and polymer analysis identified materials consistent with packaging components. The study estimates potential human microplastic intake from canned fish consumption and highlights the need for further investigation into how processing and packaging contribute to seafood contamination.
The existence of microplastics (MPs) in canned fish (tuna and mackerel) samples was investigated and their composition, possible sources and potential intake were assessed. Light and fluorescence microscopy were used for the quantification of potential MPs. Furthermore, micro-Raman microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy coupled with an energy dispersive X-ray were used to identify the polymer types and composition of MPs. The results showed that 80% of samples had at least one plastic particle and fibers were the most abundant shapes of MPs. Moreover, polyethylene terephthalate (32.8%) was the most common polymer type in canned fish samples. The fish, food additives, and contact materials during the cleaning and canning process are possible sources of MPs. Human intake estimation of MPs showed the possibility of plastics absorption by humans who consume canned fish several times/week. Hence, the results of this study showed the importance of MPs' guidelines for food safety and hygiene.