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ClearMicroplastic Migration from Plastic Packaging into Honey
Researchers tested honey from flexible plastic pouches under dry outdoor and refrigeration storage conditions, finding direct evidence that microplastics migrate from the packaging into the honey, contaminating a product traditionally prized for its purity.
Microplastics comprehensive review: Impact on honey bee, occurrence in honey and health risk evaluation
This systematic review examines how microplastics contaminate honey through bees and their environment. The findings show that bees accumulate microplastics from polluted air, water, and soil, which can then end up in honey — a product many people consume for its health benefits.
Lack of evidence for microplastic contamination in honey
Researchers investigated five Swiss honey samples for microplastic contamination using a standardised extraction protocol designed to distinguish plastic particles from natural honey constituents such as pollen and wax, finding no evidence of microplastic contamination.
Occurrence of microplastics in foodstuffs and the factors that affect their migration
Researchers investigated microplastic migration into cheese, cured meat, and honey under realistic food storage conditions, examining how factors such as packaging material, contact time, and food matrix properties influence the extent of contamination.
Honey as a bioindicator of microplastic pollution: insights from industrial and special honey types
Researchers analyzed industrial and artisanal honeys from Türkiye for microplastic contamination using microscopy and FTIR spectroscopy. Microplastics were detected in 93% of samples, with industrial honeys containing higher concentrations than artisanal varieties, suggesting that processing and packaging contribute to contamination. The study estimates daily microplastic intake from honey consumption and highlights honey as a useful bioindicator of environmental microplastic pollution.
Microplastics incorporated by honeybees from food are transferred to honey, wax and larvae
Researchers found that when honeybees consume food contaminated with microplastics, the particles are transferred to honey, beeswax, and developing larvae inside the hive. Chronic exposure did not significantly affect colony growth, but the presence of microplastics in honey means humans may be ingesting them through this food source. This study reveals another pathway by which microplastics can enter the human diet through contaminated bee products.
Исследование и идентификация микропластиков в меде
Scientists found tiny plastic particles in all 10 honey samples they tested from different brands, including both plastic and glass containers. These microplastics likely came from bees picking up plastic pollution while collecting nectar, showing how widespread plastic contamination has become in our environment. This matters because it means people are eating these tiny plastic pieces when they consume honey, though we still don't fully understand the health effects of ingesting microplastics.
Are Honey Bees at Risk from Microplastics?
This review examines whether microplastics pose a risk to honey bee populations, noting that microplastics have been detected in honey samples and on bees collected from both urban and rural areas. Researchers found that exposure to certain polymer types may affect bee health, and the study calls for more research to understand the risks of microplastic exposure to pollinators and the broader implications for ecosystem health.
More than just sweet: current insights into microplastics in honey products and a case study of Melipona quadrifasciata honey
Researchers found microplastic contamination in 100% of honey samples from native Brazilian bees, with polypropylene fibers being the most common type detected. Concentrations ranged from 0.1 to 2.6 particles per milliliter of honey, showing that even honey from native bee species in vegetated areas is contaminated. This adds honey to the growing list of everyday foods through which people regularly consume microplastics.
Single-particle analysis of micro/nanoplastics by SEM-Raman technique
Researchers assessed the contamination of commercial honey samples with microplastics from 30 countries, detecting particles in 83% of tested products with polypropylene and polyethylene dominating. The results suggest that food chain exposure to microplastics is widespread even in products from remote areas.
Analytical Method Development and Chemometric Approach for Evidencing Presence of Plasticizer Residues in Nectar Honey Samples
Researchers detected phthalate plasticizers and bisphenol A — chemicals found in plastic materials — in commercial honey samples, raising concerns about food contamination from plastic packaging and production equipment. Honey is considered a sensitive indicator of environmental contamination, and finding plastic chemicals in it highlights the pervasiveness of plastic additive exposure through diet.
From Environment to Hive: Plasticizer and Bisphenols Contamination in Algerian Honeys
Scientists tested honey from different regions of Algeria and found that every single sample contained harmful chemicals from plastics, including substances that can disrupt hormones in the human body. The most concerning finding was that levels of bisphenol A (BPA) - a chemical linked to health problems - were high enough to potentially pose risks to people who eat the honey regularly. This research shows how plastic pollution is contaminating even natural foods like honey, which could affect human health through our diet.
Review of micro- and nanoplastic contamination in the food chain
This review examines the contamination of the human food chain by micro- and nanoplastics, covering evidence from seafood, beverages, salt, honey, and other common foods. While environmental impacts of plastics are well-studied, the review highlights how little is known about the actual health consequences for humans consuming these particles.
Microplastics in commercial food products from the United Kingdom market: Implications for human exposure
Researchers analyzed eight commonly consumed food and beverage products from Birmingham, UK markets — including table salt, honey, milk, and cooking oil — detecting microplastics in all categories, with polypropylene and polyethylene as the most common polymer types.
Underexplored food safety hazards of beekeeping products: Key knowledge gaps and suggestions for future research
This review examines underexplored food safety risks in bee products like honey, royal jelly, and propolis, including contamination from microplastics and other environmental pollutants. Bees can pick up microplastics from the environment during foraging, transferring them into hive products that humans consume. The authors highlight that while pesticides and heavy metals in honey are well studied, microplastic contamination in beekeeping products needs more attention.
Microplastics contamination in food products: Occurrence, analytical techniques and potential impacts on human health
Researchers reviewed the occurrence of microplastics in a wide range of food products — including drinking water, seafood, honey, salt, and vegetables — and the health effects of ingesting them, which include inflammation, gut microbiome disruption, hormone disruption, and increased cancer risk. The review calls for standardized detection methods and a multi-pronged strategy combining source reduction, better recycling, and biodegradable plastic alternatives.
Detection and degradation of bisphenols in honey using matrix-induced dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction: Insights into the release of bisphenol A from polycarbonate microplastics
Researchers developed a matrix-induced dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction method to detect and degrade bisphenols (BPs) in honey and investigated the release of BPs from microplastics into honey. The method successfully identified BP contamination and showed that microplastics can leach bisphenols into food matrices, posing risks to honeybee health.
Micro(nano)plastics in commercial foods: A review of their characterization and potential hazards to human health
This review compiles evidence of micro- and nanoplastic contamination found in commercial food products including seafood, beverages, salt, sugar, and honey. Researchers summarize the various laboratory techniques used to isolate, identify, and quantify these particles in food samples. The study highlights that dietary intake is a major route of human microplastic exposure and calls for standardized detection methods to better assess the scope of contamination across the food supply.
Microplastics’ Detection in Honey: Development of Protocols in a Simulation
Researchers developed three practical laboratory methods for detecting microplastics and nanoplastics in honey, including Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, and mass spectrometry. The methods avoid the need for harsh chemical treatments, making them accessible for routine testing. The work addresses growing concerns that plastic particles can enter honey both through environmental exposure of bees and from plastic packaging materials.
Pollution profiling in Italian honeys: Elements and microplastics as comprehensive indicators of environmental contamination and food safety
Researchers analyzed 28 Italian honey samples and found microplastic contamination alongside various trace elements, making this the first comprehensive dual-contamination study of Italian honey. Microplastics were found in all samples, with fibers being the most common type, and their presence correlated with certain geographic and botanical factors. The findings show that honey, often considered a natural and pure food, can serve as an indicator of broader environmental contamination that affects food safety.
Monitoring Moroccan Honeys: Physicochemical Properties and Contamination Pattern
Researchers monitored Moroccan monofloral honeys for physicochemical properties and contamination, finding that while honeys met EU quality standards, they contained concerning levels of organic and inorganic contaminants including microplastics.
Potential risk of microplastics in processed foods: Preliminary risk assessment concerning polymer types, abundance, and human exposure of microplastics
This review compiles data on microplastic contamination across 11 types of processed foods, including beverages, canned goods, and packaged items, and conducts a preliminary risk assessment of human exposure. Researchers found that processing and packaging steps introduce additional microplastics beyond what is present in raw ingredients. The study estimates daily intake levels and identifies sugar, salt, and honey as food categories with particularly high microplastic counts.
Microplastics reach the brain and interfere with honey bee cognition
Researchers found that microplastics reach honey bee brains and impair cognitive function, with bees exposed to mixed polymer combinations showing disrupted learning and memory abilities, demonstrating that plastic pollution poses a direct threat to pollinator health.
Detection of microplastics in honey of stingless bee (Heterotrigona itama) and honey bee (Apis mellifera) from Malaysia
Researchers analyzed honey from stingless bees and European honeybees farmed in Malaysia and found microplastics in samples from both species. Microplastic types and concentrations differed between the two bee species, likely reflecting differences in foraging range and habitat, and confirming that bee honey can serve as a matrix for monitoring environmental microplastic contamination.