ArticleNPJ science of food2025
Food contact articles as source of micro- and nanoplastics: a systematic evidence map.
Article in NPJ science of food, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.
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- Microplastics at the Intersection of Toxicology, Child Health, and Human Rights.The journal of pediatric pharmacology and therapeutics : JPPT : the official journal of PPAG · 2026Article
- Molecular Fingerprinting for Source Attribution of Nanoplastics in Drinking-Water Systems.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Sustainable Nanocomposite Films and Coatings for Meat Product Preservation: Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Development and Exploratory Evaluation of the Dietary Plastic Exposure Score for Mexican Populations in University Students.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Microplastics Released from Disposable Food-Handling Gloves: Role of Material Type and Food Simulant.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Dietary Microplastics Engage Gut Mechanosensory-Endocrine Signaling to Disrupt Bone Homeostasis.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
- Honey as a bioindicator of microplastic pollution: insights from industrial and special honey types.NPJ science of food · 2026Article
- Bacterial-microplastic interaction can affect disinfection efficiency of methods routinely used in the food industry.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Exposure to Nanoplastics and Co-Contaminants in Foods and Environment: Threats to Human Health.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Untargeted Metabolomics Uncovers Food Safety Risks: Polystyrene Nanoplastics Induce Metabolic Disorders in Chicken Liver.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in foodstuffs lead to widespread human exposure and are often linked to environmental contamination. However, the role of plastics in food contact articles (FCAs) has received less attention, despite being a known source. Thus, we compiled a systematic evidence map of MNPs present in foodstuffs in contact with all types of plastic FCAs. We extracted data on experimental design, FCAs, MNPs, and food or food simulants and critically appraised the general data quality, material identification methods, polymer type reporting, and study design. We included 103 eligible studies and created 600 database entries accessible in an interactive dashboard. Seven studies were appraised as highly reliable. We conclude that the normal/intended use of FCAs can lead to the migration of MNPs. Further research is needed to systematically characterize MNP migration related to materials and use. To better protect human health, regulations could mandate MNP migration testing for FCAs.
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