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18 December 2020 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food)
“If you eat mussels, you eat microplastics,” a new study by the University of Bayreuth, led by Dr Christian Laforsch, has warned. The Bayreuth team investigated the microplastic load of four mussel species available in supermarkets from 12 countries around the world. All the samples analysed contained microplastic particles, and…
28 January 2019 | By New Food
[…] the first to report microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers – a groundwater source that accounts for 25 percent of the global drinking water supply. The study identified microplastic fibers, along with a variety of medicines and household contaminants, in two aquifer systems in Illinois. The findings are published in…
20 November 2023 | By Grace Galler
[…] and light. Particles that are not deposited on the seabed can be transported by ocean currents and tides hundreds of kilometres in just a few months. “A microplastic from the Ebro estuary in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea can reach Sicily, in Italy, in six months,” continued Ziveri. Considering methods…
28 August 2024 | By Ben Cornwell
Traditional microplastic detection methods can be expensive and require specialised equipment and expertise. The University of British Columbia (UBC) team have now developed a new tool to make detection faster, more accessible and more reliable. The tool paired with a dedicated smartphone app, uses fluorescent labelling to detect plastic particles…
14 January 2019 | By New Food
After early reports of microplastic pollution in the oceans and beaches sounded the alarm, the global scientific community intensified its focus into this area. Researchers have since found evidence of microplastic contamination seemingly everywhere – in our lakes and rivers, beverages and food supplies. Dr Natalia Ivleva, a researcher at…
12 November 2019 | By Sam Mehmet (New Food)
The Portland State University study found 11 microplastic pieces per oyster and nine per clam in the study sample, which can come from clothing made from synthetic or natural materials or derelict fishing gear.
28 July 2021 | By New Food Magazine
Microplastic (MP) pollution and its impact on marine organisms is a concern for human health, claims new research from the University of Portsmouth.
16 October 2024 | By New Food Magazine
[…] drive change and prompt global action. Later in the episode, Professor Hardiman and Ben discuss emerging technologies and research initiatives that show promise in eliminating or reducing microplastic contamination, as well as the next steps for the industry to mitigate this growing issue. We hope you enjoy this fascinating…
19 April 2022 | By New Food
[…] near larger towns and cities, with levels higher in more popular beaches compared to the remote ones. “Our findings shed light on the urgent need to prevent microplastic pollution by working with the communities, industries and government to protect these fragile marine systems,” said Professor Karen Burke da Silva,…
ON-DEMAND | By PerkinElmer
[…] What are the best sample collection and clean up procedures for a range of sample types or sample origins? Which IR sampling modes are best applied to microplastic samples? Are bottled waters free from microplastics? Keynote Speaker Ian Robertson, Senior Applications Scientist, PerkinElmer Ian has been working in the…
8 June 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
[…] Pollution. Professor Jeanette Rotchell, of the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Hull, said: “It is becoming increasingly evident that global contamination of the marine environment by microplastic is impacting wildlife and its entry into the food chain is providing a pathway for the waste that we dispose of…
23 October 2018 | By New Food
[…] UK, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia and Austria taking part. “While the highest plastic concentrations in animal studies have been found in the gut, the smallest microplastic particles are capable of entering the blood stream, lymphatic system and may even reach the liver,” added Dr Schwabi. “Now that…
23 August 2019 | By Rachael Harper (New Food Magazine)
[…] micrometres are not likely to be absorbed in the human body and uptake of smaller particles is expected to be limited. Absorption and distribution of very small microplastic particles including in the nano size range may, however, be higher, although the data is limited. WHO has called for more…
27 February 2023 | By American Chemistry Council, ILSI Europe
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a state-of-the-science report to assess the potential health risks associated with exposure to microplastic. The report, “Dietary and inhalation exposure to nano- and microplastic particles and potential implications for human health,” builds off the WHO’s previous report on the potential effects…
23 February 2021 | By Sylvian Jouet
[…] industry. Consumers are concerned about overfishing, marine pollution and the environmental impact of the fishing industry on biodiversity. They are also increasingly worried about the health implications of microplastic contamination in fish and crustaceans, and growing levels of mercury in some fish species. Set against a backdrop of rising global demand…
