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Microplastic contamination in canned fish sold in Türkiye

Researchers analyzed 33 brands of canned fish sold in Turkey for microplastic contamination and found that every sample contained at least one microplastic particle. Fragments were the most common shape, and polyolefin was the most frequently detected polymer type. The study suggests that packaging materials and production processes are the main sources of microplastic contamination in canned fish products.

2023 PeerJ 25 citations
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Abundance, composition, and potential intake of microplastics in canned fish

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.

2020 Marine Pollution Bulletin 213 citations
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Peer Review #3 of "Microplastic contamination in canned fish sold in Türkiye (v0.1)"

This peer review evaluated a study of 33 canned fish brands from the Turkish market, in which microplastics were found in all samples, with fragments being most abundant (57.3%) and polyolefin the most common polymer, suggesting packaging and production processes are primary contamination sources.

2023
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Phthalate migration potential in vacuum-packed fish

Researchers measured phthalate migration from packaging into vacuum-packed fish products, quantifying transfer rates from plastic films and assessing whether migration levels raise food safety concerns under normal storage conditions.

2024 Environmental Science and Pollution Research
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Effects of Packaging Material Type, Storage Time and Lipid Content on Phthalate Migration in Smoked Fish Meat

Researchers investigated phthalate migration from six different plastic packaging materials into smoked fish over varying storage times and lipid contents. The study found that packaging type, storage duration, and fat content of the product all influenced the level of phthalate transfer into the food.

2024 Applied Sciences 4 citations
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Investigation of the Storage Temperature Effect on Phthalate Migration Potential in Vacuum‐Packed Fish Fillets

Vacuum-packed rainbow trout fillets stored at refrigerator and freezer temperatures for three months were found to accumulate phthalate plasticizers that migrated from the packaging material, with the chemical composition of the packaging itself changing over time with temperature. The study highlights that plastic food packaging is an active source of chemical exposure for consumers, not just a passive container, and that storage conditions matter for how much contamination occurs.

2024 Journal of Food Safety 2 citations
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Peer Review #1 of "Microplastic contamination in canned fish sold in Türkiye (v0.1)"

This peer review evaluated a study of 33 canned fish brands from the Turkish market, in which microplastics were found in all samples, with fragments being most abundant (57.3%) and polyolefin the most common polymer, suggesting packaging and production processes are primary contamination sources.

2023
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Peer Review #2 of "Microplastic contamination in canned fish sold in Türkiye (v0.1)"

This peer review evaluated a study of 33 canned fish brands from the Turkish market, in which microplastics were found in all samples, with fragments being most abundant (57.3%) and polyolefin the most common polymer, suggesting packaging and production processes are primary contamination sources.

2023
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Investigating microplastics and potentially toxic elements contamination in canned Tuna, Salmon, and Sardine fishes from Taif markets, KSA

Microplastics were detected in seven brands of commercially canned tuna, salmon, and sardine from Taif markets in Saudi Arabia using FTIR analysis, with various polymer types identified alongside potentially toxic elements including heavy metals in the fish tissue.

2021 Open Life Sciences 29 citations
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Evaluation of phthalate migration potential in vacuum-packed

Researchers investigated the potential for phthalate chemicals to migrate from vacuum packaging into benthic fish during storage. The study used micro-Raman spectroscopy and detected microplastic particles on the packaging surface, confirming a possible contamination pathway. Evidence indicates that storage time and packaging type influence the extent of phthalate migration, raising concerns about chemical exposure from plastic food packaging.

2024 Scientific Reports 13 citations
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Presence of microplastics in commercial canned tuna

Synthetic microparticles were found in four commercial canned tuna brands sold in Ecuador, present in both water-packed and oil-packed products. The detection of microplastics in a widely consumed processed seafood product raises direct concerns about dietary exposure through the food supply chain.

2022 Food Chemistry 61 citations
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Sorption, Extraction, and Characterization of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Environmentally Weathered Microplastics, Particulate Organic Matter, Sediment, and Fish Species in the Lavaca-Matagorda Bay System

Researchers studied how microplastics carry cancer-causing chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Lavaca-Matagorda Bay system in Texas. They found PAHs attached to microplastics, sediment, and in the digestive systems of three commercially important fish species. This shows that microplastics can act as vehicles for toxic chemicals in coastal waters, potentially affecting the safety of fish that people eat.

2025 Environment & Health 5 citations
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Detection of Microplastics in Turkish Salmon Purchased from Supermarket

Microplastics were detected in Turkish salmon purchased from supermarkets, with identification performed using stereomicroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The presence of MPs in commercially sold fish highlighted consumer dietary exposure and the penetration of microplastic pollution into the food supply.

2024 Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Academic Data Management System
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Multibiomarker Responses to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Microplastics in Thumbprint Emperor Lethrinus Harak from a South Pacific Locally Managed Marine Area

This study measured microplastics and cancer-linked PAH chemicals in emperor fish from Fiji's coastal waters, finding PAHs present in all samples tested. The results suggest that consuming seafood from these waters carries some chemical exposure risk.

2021 Research Square (Research Square)
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Occurrence, characteristics, and risk assessment of microplastics and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons associated with microplastics in surface water and sediments of the Konya Closed Basin, Turkey

For the first time, researchers characterized microplastic abundance, composition, and morphology in surface water and sediments of the inland Konya Closed Basin in Turkey, and assessed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination associated with microplastic surfaces. Both microplastics and PAHs were detected throughout the basin's freshwater resources, with microplastics acting as vectors concentrating these toxic organic compounds.

2024 Environmental Science and Pollution Research 1 citations
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Metal levels of canned fish sold in Türkiye: health risk assessment

Researchers analyzed metal and metalloid levels in 34 canned fish products sold in Turkey and assessed the potential health risks for consumers. While most metal levels were within acceptable ranges, some products showed elevated concentrations of certain elements. The study provides a health risk assessment for both children and adults, contributing to food safety monitoring efforts.

2023 Frontiers in Nutrition 12 citations
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Investigation of the Presence and Possible Migration from Microplastics of Phthalic Acid Esters and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

This study examined the presence of phthalate esters (PAEs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in various everyday plastic products and assessed their potential to leach into the environment. Plastic additives like phthalates are endocrine disruptors that can leach from microplastics into surrounding media, posing risks to organisms that ingest plastic particles or live in contaminated water.

2020 Journal of Polymers and the Environment 53 citations
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Meta-Analysis of a New Georeferenced Database on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Western and Central Mediterranean Seafood

This meta-analysis built a georeferenced database of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination in Western and Central Mediterranean seafood, finding that PAH levels vary significantly by species biology, habitat, and proximity to pollution sources. Filter-feeding organisms and those in coastal areas showed higher contamination levels. PAHs are among the hydrophobic organic pollutants that readily adsorb onto microplastic surfaces, making microplastics potential vectors for concentrating and transporting these carcinogens through marine food webs.

2022 Applied Sciences 8 citations
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Peer Review #1 of "Microplastic contamination in canned fish sold in Türkiye (v0.2)"

This peer review evaluated a revised version of a study on 33 canned fish brands from Turkey, which found microplastics in all samples with fragments (57.3%) and polyolefin (21.88%) as the dominant shape and polymer, recommending microplastic risk be incorporated into food safety management systems.

2023
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Evaluation of Polyciclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Microplastics

Researchers measured five cancer-linked PAH compounds in water samples and found that microplastics can bind these chemicals, potentially concentrating them. This suggests microplastics may act as carriers of carcinogenic compounds in drinking water and aquatic environments.

2021 Scientific Repository of the National Health Institute Doutor Ricardo Jorge (Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge)
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Uncovering microplastics contamination in canned seafood

Researchers tested multiple types of canned seafood and found microplastic contamination in every single product examined, with an average of 3.5 particles per can. Octopus in tomato sauce and tuna in olive oil had the highest contamination levels, and polyester fibers were the most common type found. This study identifies canned seafood as yet another pathway through which people are regularly consuming microplastics, with contamination potentially introduced during the processing and canning stages.

2024 Food Chemistry 17 citations
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Microplastic Pollution in Turkish Aquatic Ecosystems: Sources, Characteristics, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies

This systematic review surveys microplastic pollution across Turkish rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. It found widespread contamination from textile fibers, packaging fragments, and agricultural films, with potential implications for local seafood safety and drinking water quality.

2023 Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 51 citations
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Microplastic and mesoplastic contamination in canned sardines and sprats

Researchers analyzed 20 brands of canned sardines and sprats from 13 countries across four continents for micro- and mesoplastic contamination. While 16 brands were free of plastic particles, four brands contained between one and three particles each, identified primarily as polypropylene and PET using micro-Raman spectroscopy. The study provides the first evidence that microplastics can be present in processed canned seafood products intended for direct human consumption.

2017 The Science of The Total Environment 358 citations
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Assessment of potential health risk from microplastic contamination in packaged frozen seafood

Researchers analyzed six types of packaged frozen seafood and found microplastics in all samples, totaling 421 particles predominantly composed of PTFE, PVC, and PVA polymers. Risk assessment revealed that European pilchard and saithe posed the highest potential exposure, varying with regional consumption patterns. The findings highlight the need for better monitoring and safer packaging practices across the frozen seafood supply chain.

2026 Food Chemistry