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REVIEW article

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.
Sec. Sustainable Food Processing
Volume 8 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fsufs.2024.1491290
This article is part of the Research Topic Transdisciplinary Communication for Sustainable Food Systems View all 6 articles

Micro and Nano plastics: contaminants in beverages and prevention strategies

Provisionally accepted
Chang Ma Chang Ma 1Karna Ramachandraiah Karna Ramachandraiah 2Guihun Jiang Guihun Jiang 1*
  • 1 School of Public Health, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China
  • 2 LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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    The widespread use of plastics in beverage packaging has led to the accumulation of microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in beverages, which poses significant environmental and health hazards. This review explores the sources, entry pathways, and risk factors for MPs and NPs in beverages, emphasizing their toxicological profiles and harmful effects on human health and the environment. Methods for detecting MPs and NPs in beverages are discussed, highlighting the need for standardized testing protocols. Furthermore, future solution strategies, challenges, and preventive measures for mitigating MP and NP contamination in beverages are proposed, including advanced filtration systems, the development of alternative packaging materials, and the strengthening of regulatory standards. Collaborative efforts among industry stakeholders, scientific institutions, and policymakers are essential to address this complex issue and ensure the safety and purity of beverages for consumers worldwide.

    Keywords: Microplastics, nanoplastics, Toxicity, Plastic pollution, Food Safety, Public Health

    Received: 04 Sep 2024; Accepted: 05 Nov 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Ma, Ramachandraiah and Jiang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Guihun Jiang, School of Public Health, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China

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