From farm to fork: Microplastic contamination in the meat and dairy supply chain

Key Points

• Microplastics contamination in both meat and dairy poses significant food safety risks, with possible health consequences.
• The analysis showed widespread contamination, affecting various products across multiple supply chains and regions.
• Methodology involved testing samples from the meat and dairy supply chains for microplastic presence across different stages.
• Findings indicate a pressing need for regulatory measures to mitigate microplastic contamination in food sources.