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Curr Environ Health Rep September 2018 PMID 30116998

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health.

Madeleine Smith, David C Love, Chelsea M Rochman, Roni A Neff

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197
Peak: 4 in Feb 2020
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What people are saying

The overall tone indicates a serious concern about microplastics entering the human food chain, as seen in comments like 'Microplastics are entering the foods humans eat,' and mentions of the scientific literature, which demonstrate active engagement and recognition of the issue’s importance. Words like 'significant,' 'research,' and 'potential problem' reflect both concern and a call for further investigation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions underscore agreement on the potential risks and significance of microplastics in seafood, with many acknowledging the ongoing research and health concerns.

InterestHigh interest

The posts reflect a high level of curiosity and concern about microplastics, indicated by questions, mentions of new research, and calls to examine the implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants show moderate engagement by referencing scientific literature, sharing links, and discussing broader environmental and health impacts.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight that the topic is recognized as having a meaningful impact on public health and environmental policy, though concrete actions are less emphasized.

Abstract in brief

  • The review focuses on the evidence of human exposure to microplastics through seafood, particularly shellfish and whole animals, raising concerns over potential health effects.
  • Human activity has led to widespread microplastic contamination in marine environments, with various wildlife, including fish and shellfish, ingested these microplastics, which may carry harmful chemicals.
  • The text highlights the need for more research on the toxicity of microplastics and suggests strategies for mitigation and adaptation, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues due to the nutritional role of seafood in human diets.
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
@JohnsHopkinsSPH · X

Tiny plastic particles aren't Old Bay, but they end up in a lot of dishes.

Dec 2, 2021 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 496,582 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

シーフードのマイクロプラスチックhttps://t.co/YNbTLO6m8J 二枚貝や小魚が丸ごと消費されると、マイクロプラスチックが人間の食事暴露⬆️？ 中国の食卓塩におけるマイクロプラスチック汚染 https://t.co/lT8P2JQ4Ji 塩からマイクロプラスチック総摂取量は、年最大37粒子/人と予測 https://t.co/LW3mea4Q4J

Mar 9, 2022 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 3,730 followers View post →
Maija Pohjakallio
@MaijaPohjakalli · X

@JustineAmmendo1 and another one https://t.co/Gkbv4GyOPr

Oct 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,315 followers View post →
fj
@gecko39 · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health Madeleine Smith, David C. Love, [...], and Roni A. Neff https://t.co/HW8zp6qRBd

Feb 17, 2020 · 1 like · 2,144 followers View post →
fj
@gecko39 · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health Madeleine Smith, David C. Love, [...], and Roni A. Neff https://t.co/HW8zp6qRBd https://t.co/HW8zp6qRBd https://t.co/kTpoOZWSzy

Feb 17, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,144 followers View post →
fj
@gecko39 · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health Madeleine Smith, David C. Love, [...], and Roni A. Neff https://t.co/HW8zp6qRBd

Feb 17, 2020 · 1 like · 2,144 followers View post →

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内田
@uchida_kawasaki · X

RT @Adarchism: 微小プラスチックの健康への影響が懸念されている。 Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health https://t.co/yXfTwpHDNL Micro- and n…

May 2, 2025 · 1 share · 1,931 followers View post →
YA
@Adarchism · X

微小プラスチックの健康への影響が懸念されている。 Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health https://t.co/yXfTwpHDNL Micro- and nanoplastics - current state of knowledge with the focus on oral uptake and toxicity

May 2, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 309 followers View post →
Bob Page
@p8triat · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health https://t.co/uzGIHaGJDz

Aug 8, 2024 · 3,439 followers View post →
at sushi
@JOf1MMMIos9r0y0 · X

RT @keisuke4713: シーフードのマイクロプラスチックhttps://t.co/YNbTLO6m8J 二枚貝や小魚が丸ごと消費されると、マイクロプラスチックが人間の食事暴露⬆️？ 中国の食卓塩におけるマイクロプラスチック汚染 https://t.co/lT8P2J…

Jul 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 4,138 followers View post →
DR LI Health
@latirina · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health https://t.co/9glSCt62zc

Jun 11, 2023 · 206 followers View post →
レインボー
@ori2rainbow1 · X

RT @keisuke4713: シーフードのマイクロプラスチックhttps://t.co/YNbTLO6m8J 二枚貝や小魚が丸ごと消費されると、マイクロプラスチックが人間の食事暴露⬆️？ 中国の食卓塩におけるマイクロプラスチック汚染 https://t.co/lT8P2J…

May 26, 2022 · 4 shares · 2,189 followers View post →
ELisha Valentine
@Butterfly329 · X

@agargmd @VPrasadMDMPH Aw Geez! Before I clicked the links, I thought this was about the ones found in marine life. https://t.co/YqMtEM0ZJd

Apr 22, 2022 · 1 like · 1,046 followers View post →
Spyral Starecase
@SpyralStarecase · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health https://t.co/mcbhM1wOkr

Apr 3, 2022 · 2 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

シーフードのマイクロプラスチックhttps://t.co/YNbTLO6m8J 二枚貝や小魚が丸ごと消費されると、マイクロプラスチックが人間の食事暴露⬆️？ 中国の食卓塩におけるマイクロプラスチック汚染 https://t.co/lT8P2JQ4Ji 塩からマイクロプラスチック総摂取量は、年最大37粒子/人と予測 https://t.co/LW3mea4Q4J

Mar 9, 2022 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 3,730 followers View post →
CHGZ
@chgz227 · X

RT @JohnsHopkinsSPH: Tiny plastic particles aren't Old Bay, but they end up in a lot of dishes.

Dec 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 441 followers View post →
Pub Health Monitor
@monitor_PH · X

RT @JohnsHopkinsSPH: Tiny plastic particles aren't Old Bay, but they end up in a lot of dishes.

Dec 2, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,825 followers View post →
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
@JohnsHopkinsSPH · X

Tiny plastic particles aren't Old Bay, but they end up in a lot of dishes.

Dec 2, 2021 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 496,582 followers View post →
RiscV
@MKVRiscy · X

lrt: microplastics are entering the foods humans eat, with the health effects still under study - and it's not looking good. https://t.co/5EMt7MSEjS

Apr 20, 2021 · 10,196 followers View post →
Liza Dixon ⚡️
@lizadixon · X

Plastics are a prob. Dead animals are often found w/ plastic waste in their stomaches. Plastics also breakdown into invisible micro-particles which we then might consume. Emerging research on the effects of microplastics on our health doesn't look good. https://t.co/oAjQEIwBwT.

Apr 7, 2021 · 7,469 followers View post →
François Booream
@BooraemFrancois · X

https://t.co/FCqrZHm2Dp

Apr 5, 2021 · 715 followers View post →
Paul Jimerson
@pauljimerson · X

#Microplastics in #Seafood and the Implications for Human Health https://t.co/6jIusSu4JV | @SeafoodWatch

Nov 30, 2020 · 8,500 followers View post →
Maija Pohjakallio
@MaijaPohjakalli · X

@JustineAmmendo1 and another one https://t.co/Gkbv4GyOPr

Oct 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,315 followers View post →
Ingmar Schumacher
@Ing_Schumacher · X

@climateguardian Really good question!As far as I understood the medical literature, we know little, though there is some evidence for negative impacts (see e.g. https://t.co/Xg27pvESRo). Given that MP is everywhere+more than we thought, it's important to acknowledge it as a (potential) problem.

May 24, 2020 · 1,255 followers View post →
skyler
@skylerraptor · X

-Microplastics in seafood and the implications for human health https://t.co/WrSI0bzDfk

Apr 28, 2020 · 130 followers View post →
Pita
@kakistocracyrus · X

@timoteo0167 @jonnyboyt @EcoSenseNow There is a growing literature on the ecotoxicity of microplastic and the risk to humans through food chain transfers. Have a look at the literature yourself. https://t.co/KHsNx07VjC

Apr 24, 2020 · 1 like · 155 followers View post →
fj
@gecko39 · X

RT @gecko39: Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health Madeleine Smith, David C. Love, [...], and Roni A. Neff https…

Feb 17, 2020 · 1 share · 2,144 followers View post →
fj
@gecko39 · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health Madeleine Smith, David C. Love, [...], and Roni A. Neff https://t.co/HW8zp6qRBd

Feb 17, 2020 · 1 like · 2,144 followers View post →
fj
@gecko39 · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health Madeleine Smith, David C. Love, [...], and Roni A. Neff https://t.co/HW8zp6qRBd https://t.co/HW8zp6qRBd https://t.co/kTpoOZWSzy

Feb 17, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,144 followers View post →
fj
@gecko39 · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health Madeleine Smith, David C. Love, [...], and Roni A. Neff https://t.co/HW8zp6qRBd

Feb 17, 2020 · 1 like · 2,144 followers View post →
❤️Harold Coxeter is my math hero, prove me wrong.
@deepgreendesign · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health ~ https://t.co/Dx8TLaDAOP #SciComm #EndPlastic #CdnPoli #GreenDesign #FoodSecurity #HealthCare #Food #Plastic #Green #Design #materials

Nov 20, 2019 · 10,966 followers View post →
Medical Advisor Daily
@MedAdvisorDaily · X

#Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human #Health https://t.co/Dh4UOJJL68

Nov 13, 2019 · 142 followers View post →
Nick Robinson
@Twit_demolition · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health https://t.co/KjCRS2Rgiw

Aug 3, 2019 · 37 followers View post →
CharlieBio
@CharlieBio · X

Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health. https://t.co/fpgFsFHIBl https://t.co/7BWwp6UkfD

May 11, 2019 · 462 followers View post →
Ruth
@heatherybank · X

“Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health” https://t.co/scTLVgni29

Feb 27, 2019 · 260 followers View post →
Current Reports
@SpringerCurRpts · X

“Read about Microplastics in Seafood and the Implications for Human Health: https://t.co/tTNLpgwvD6”

Feb 22, 2019 · 1,518 followers View post →