Microplastic contamination in commercial and traditional dairy products: occurrence, characteristics, and potential risk

Key Points

• Microplastic contamination is present in both commercial and traditional dairy products, raising health concerns.
• The study highlights significant levels of microplastics found, indicating a pressing issue for food safety.
• Assessment utilized filtration techniques to detect microplastics across various dairy samples, emphasizing the variability in contamination.
• Findings suggest the need for improved quality control measures in dairy production to mitigate potential risks.