ArticleEnvironmental science & technology2020
Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Food.
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48 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 103 citations in OpenAlex.
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) exposure and cognitive function in adults: A systematic review of epidemiologic evidence and risk of bias assessment.Neurotoxicology · 2026Pooled it
- Changes and Relationships Between PCB 126, PCB 169 and Macroelement Concentrations During the Technological Process of Selected High-Fat Dairy Products.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- PCB 118 Exposure Modulates Chromatin Organization, Ribosome Biogenesis, and Autophagy-Related Pathways in Neuron-like: A Transcriptomic Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Levels of polychlorinated biphenyls contamination in street-vended packaged fried snacks in Nigeria.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The Bladder as a Target for PCB Toxicity: Evidence from PCB Levels, Phase I Metabolite Levels, and Cytochrome P450 Expression Following Developmental Exposure to a Human-Relevant PCB Mixture in Mice.Chemical research in toxicology · 2026Article
- Identification of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and PCB metabolites associated with changes in the gut microbiome of female mice exposed to an environmental PCB mixture.Journal of hazardous materials · 2025Article
- Health impacts of exposure to synthetic chemicals in food.Nature medicine · 2025Review
- Development of a Novel PCB-Degrading Biofilm Enriched Biochar Encapsulated with Sol-Gel: A Protective Layer to Sustain Biodegradation Activity.ACS ES&T engineering · 2025Article
- Polychlorinated biphenyls induce immunometabolic switch of antiinflammatory macrophages toward an inflammatory phenotype.PNAS nexus · 2025Article
- Immuno-PCR in the Analysis of Food Contaminants.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Inhalation of 2,2',5,5'-tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB52) causes changes to the gut microbiome throughout the gastrointestinal tract.Journal of hazardous materials · 2024Article
- Significant metabolic alterations in mouse dams exposed to an environmental mixture of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) during gestation and lactation: Insights into PCB and metabolite profiles.Environmental toxicology and pharmacology · 2024Article
- Upregulation of fatty acid synthesis genes in the livers of adolescent female rats caused by inhalation exposure to PCB52 (2,2',5,5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl).Environmental toxicology and pharmacology · 2024Article
- Diverse mechanisms by which chemical pollutant exposure alters gut microbiota metabolism and inflammation.Environment international · 2024Review
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- Quantifying 209 Polychlorinated Biphenyl Congeners in Silicone Wristbands to Evaluate Differences in Exposure among Demolition Workers.Environmental science & technology · 2024Article
- Distribution of 2,2',5,5'-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB52) Metabolites in Adolescent Rats after Acute Nose-Only Inhalation Exposure.Environmental science & technology · 2024Article
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Semen Quality in Healthy Young Men Living in a Contaminated Area.Toxics · 2023Article
- Polyurethane Foam Emission Samplers to Identify Sources of Airborne Polychlorinated Biphenyls from Glass-Block Windows and Other Room Surfaces in a Vermont School.Environmental science & technology · 2023Article
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Abstract
We measured the concentrations of 205 polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners in 26 food items: beef steak, butter, canned tuna, catfish, cheese, eggs, french fries, fried chicken, ground beef, ground pork, hamburger, hot dog, ice cream, liver, luncheon meat, margarine, meat-free dinner, milk, pizza, poultry, salmon, sausage, shrimp, sliced ham, tilapia, and vegetable oil. Using Diet History Questionnaire II, we calculated the PCB dietary exposure in mothers and children participating in the AESOP Study in East Chicago, Indiana, and Columbus Junction, Iowa. Salmon had the highest concentration followed by canned tuna, but fish is a minor contributor to exposure. Other animal proteins are more important sources of PCB dietary exposure in this study population. Despite the inclusion of few congeners and food types in previous studies, we found evidence of a decline in PCB concentrations over the last 20 years. We also found strong associations of PCB congener distributions with Aroclors in most foods and found manufacturing byproduct PCBs, including PCB11, in tilapia and catfish. The reduction in PCB levels in food indicates that dietary exposure is comparable to PCB inhalation exposures reported for the same study population.
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