Microplastic Exposure: Seafood Not the Main Culprit
According to new research, people are more likely to ingest microplastics from bottled water and indoor air than from eating seafood.
The study, led by Ted Henry, professor at Heriot-Watt University, and published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, found that seafood contributes just 1–10 microplastic particles per day, comparable to other foods like chicken.
- Bottled water may contain 10–100 particles daily
- Indoor air exposure can reach 100–1,000 particles a day
More than 70% of scientific and media reports on microplastics in food have focused on seafood
Author's summary: Seafood is not a major source of microplastic exposure.