Akhbarizadeh, R and Dobaradaran, S and Nabipour, I and Tajbakhsh, S and Darabi, A.H and Spitz, J (2020) Abundance, composition, and potential intake of microplastics in canned fish. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 160. ISSN 0025326X
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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
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Canned fish Chemical composition Food safety Human intake Microplastic |
| Subjects: | WA Public Health |
| Divisions: | Research Center |
| Depositing User: | خدیجه شبانکاره |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Dec 2020 08:07 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Dec 2020 08:07 |
| URI: | http://eprints.bpums.ac.ir/id/eprint/9152 |
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