Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Abstract
Plastic
pollution
is
widely
recognized
as
a
major
environmental
concern
due
to
the
entry
of
small
plastic
particles
into
food
chain,
thereby
posing
potential
risks
human
health.
However,
current
understanding
microplastic
(MP;
<5
mm)
in
livestock,
which
serve
an
important
source,
limited.
This
study
aims
investigate
abundance
and
characteristics
MPs
edible
tissues
cow
sheep,
namely
liver,
meat,
tripe,
obtained
from
butcher
shops
five
areas
Bushehr
port,
Iran.
The
average
concentration
different
sheep
were
0.14
0.13
items/g,
respectively.
Among
examined
tissues,
meat
exhibited
highest
MPs,
with
0.19
items/g.
Nylon
fiber
identified
predominant
polymer
types
shapes
found
Furthermore,
no
statistically
significant
difference
was
observed
MP
across
sheep.
Significantly,
this
highlights
elevated
associated
exposure
through
consumption
particularly
for
children
who
consume
meat.
results
underscore
transfer
environment
livestock
bodies
their
food,
accumulation
within
subsequent
health
consumers.
Poultry Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
104(1), P. 104456 - 104456
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
are
small
plastic
particles
less
than
five
millimeters
in
size.
Microplastic
pollution
poses
a
serious
threat
to
ecosystems,
affecting
both
biotic
and
abiotic
components.
Current
techniques
used
eliminate
microplastics
include
recycling,
landfilling,
incineration,
biodegradation.
have
been
detected
various
animal
species,
including
poultry,
fish,
mammals,
invertebrates,
indicating
widespread
exposure
potential
bioaccumulation.
In
the
Middle
East,
MPs
contamination
was
discovered
chicken
purchased
from
food
shops,
chain
supermarkets,
open
markets.
The
levels
ranged
0.03±0.04
1.19±0.72
per
gram
of
meat.
negatively
affect
production
harm
vital
organs
such
as
kidneys,
spleen,
lungs.
humans,
can
lead
inflammation,
immune
responses,
metabolic
disturbances,
DNA
damage,
neurological
even
cancer
upon
contact
with
mucosal
membranes
or
absorption
into
body.
Several
studies
explored
use
microorganisms,
bacteria,
fungi,
algae,
degrade
microplastics,
offering
an
economical
environmentally
friendly
solution.
Different
polymers
were
cultured
strains
Bacillus
spp.
(SB-14
SC-9)
Streptococcus
(SC-56)
for
duration
40
days.
Degradation
rates
LDPE
11.8
%,
4.8
9.8
%.
deterioration
HDPE
11.7
3.8
13.7
Rates
polyester
beads
17.3
9.4
5.8
This
review
focuses
on
effects
microorganisms
removing
microplastic
pollution,
detrimental
impact
poultry
production,
connection
between
human
health.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 11, 2023
Abstract
Plastic
pollution
is
widely
recognized
as
a
major
environmental
concern
due
to
the
entry
of
small
plastic
particles
into
food
chain,
thereby
posing
potential
risks
human
health.
However,
current
understanding
microplastic
(MP;
<5
mm)
in
livestock,
which
serve
an
important
source,
limited.
This
study
aims
investigate
abundance
and
characteristics
MPs
edible
tissues
cow
sheep,
namely
liver,
meat,
tripe,
obtained
from
butcher
shops
five
areas
Bushehr
port,
Iran.
The
average
concentration
different
sheep
were
0.14
0.13
items/g,
respectively.
Among
examined
tissues,
meat
exhibited
highest
MPs,
with
0.19
items/g.
Nylon
fiber
identified
predominant
polymer
types
shapes
found
Furthermore,
no
statistically
significant
difference
was
observed
MP
across
sheep.
Significantly,
this
highlights
elevated
associated
exposure
through
consumption
particularly
for
children
who
consume
meat.
results
underscore
transfer
environment
livestock
bodies
their
food,
accumulation
within
subsequent
health
consumers.
