Impact of microplastic intake via poultry products: Environmental toxicity and human health

Abstract

In recent years, the escalating concerns surrounding the pervasive presence of microplastics in the environment had prompted a pressing need to evaluate their potential impacts on ecosystems and human health. This study investigates the pathways and implications of microplastic intake through poultry product consumption by focusing on environmental toxicity and human health risks. Through an integrated approach encompassing available experimental data and literature synthesis, the intricate mechanisms of microplastic transfer from poultry feed to animal tissues are elucidated by highlighting the potential environmental implications of such contamination. An in-depth toxicological assessment evaluated the health risks associated with microplastic ingestion with poultry food consumption by emphasizing the acute and chronic effects on human well-being. This study emphasizes the urgency of implementing informed policy decisions and sustainable practices to mitigate the environmental and human health risks posed by microplastic contamination in the poultry food chain. The insights provided by this study serve as a foundational basis for generating awareness and implementing effective measures aimed at safeguarding both environmental integrity and human well-being from the escalating threats of microplastic pollution.