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Detection of bisphenol-A accumulation in goat meat and edible products and the deleterious effect of its consumption
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This study measures the accumulation of bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting chemical found in plastics, in the meat and edible organs of goats exposed to environmental contamination. BPA residues were detected in muscle tissue and organs, raising concerns about human dietary exposure through livestock products. The findings highlight plastic-derived chemical contamination as a food safety issue in animal agriculture.
Bisphenol A (BPA) and micro plastics (MPs) have been detected across various species, including humans, mammals, fish, birds, and invertebrates, indicating the potential for extensive exposure and bioaccumulation. Moreover, their prevalence has been increasing, contributing to an elevated risk of various pathological conditions. This research was undertaken to investigate the accumulation of BPA in edible tissues of goat such as (kidney, liver, meat and adipose tissues). Methodology: Hundred samples collected from 25 female’s goat for edible tissues (meat, liver, kidney, and adipose tissue) aged between 6 and 8 months (25 samples from each tissue). The Karbala slaughterhouse for red meat in the Governorate was where tissue samples were taken between November 2024 and January 2025. Results: The results showed that, when judged against standard criteria, the average amounts of BPA buildup in these tissues ranged from moderate to high. The findings showed that while the kidney and meat each had medium concentrations (0.1-1 µg/g), the liver and fat had high BPA levels (over 1 µg/g). Bisphenol A (BPA) was most concentrated in the liver, in adipose tissues, then in meat, and last in the kidney. The application of the ANOVA analysis in current study facilitated the assessment of statistically significant differences among the four sample groups. The analysis revealed that liver and adipose tissues exhibited significant variation compared to kidney and muscle tissues, based on the obtained statistical parameters. In conclusion, the results underscore the toxicological risks associated with BPA. When exposure levels exceed the established daily tolerable intake which about 0.05 mg per kg /body weight, BPA can bioaccumulate in biological tissues, potentially leading to a range of adverse health effects.
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