Environ Res August 2020 PMID 32454310

Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population.

Gea Oliveri Conti, Margherita Ferrante, Mohamed Banni, Claudia Favara, Ilenia Nicolosi, Antonio Cristaldi, Maria Fiore, Pietro Zuccarello

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The collective tone emphasizes the significance of microplastics in food sources, with mentions of contamination levels, sources like clothing and food packaging, and calls for policy action. The words 'evidence,' 'health risks,' and 'policy' reflect a serious tone, indicating both high interest and moderate engagement on the environmental health impact of the publication.

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Most discussions support concern about microplastics in food, indicating general agreement with the article's findings, as seen in posts referencing environmental health risks and support for policy action.

InterestHigh interest

The posts express high curiosity and concern about the implications of microplastics in everyday foods, especially fruits and vegetables, which resonate with public health interests.

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Several posts delve into specifics, mentioning the contamination levels, sources like clothing and packaging, and potential health impacts, showing active engagement.

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While some posts highlight the importance of policy changes and awareness, the overall impact is moderate, as discussions focus on raising concern rather than immediate solutions.

Abstract in brief

  • Microplastics (MPs) are a growing public health concern, but their toxicity is still not fully understood, and there was previously no data on MPs in edible vegetables and fruits.
  • The study analyzed common fruits and vegetables for MP contamination, finding apples and carrots to be the most contaminated, with MPs varying in size but mostly small enough to be within the 10 micron range.
  • Estimated daily intake levels show adults and children ingest more MPs from apples than carrots, with higher contamination levels found in fruits bought from fruiter shops compared to supermarkets.]

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IUCN Plastics
@IUCN_Plastics · X

It's Science Sunday! Today is another paper for our plastics and human health ongoing series: G. Oliveri Conti et al., “Micro- and Nano-Plastics in Edible Fruit and Vegetables. The First Diet Risks Assessment for the General Population,” https://t.co/fsf8bYfmp4 @IucnOcean

Apr 21, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 4,503 followers View post →
Aaron Blaisdell
@AaronBlaisdell · X

Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/Ar2eJTYjhq

Jul 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,733 followers View post →
Microplastic News
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Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/Y3Do3lyGWV

Jul 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,278 followers View post →
Pablo Manzano
@PabloPastos · X

#Microplastics reaching our plates: https://t.co/j7GO4x92hz (source paper: https://t.co/jYX6xiwhcl). @EU_ENV: synthetic clothing is one of the major sources: https://t.co/LdV2jp4Av6 (car tyres also ‼️ e-cars) Act now on policies! #Wool provides an alternative (ask @tweet4wool)

Sep 21, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,002 followers View post →
HEEDS.org
@HEEDSorg · X

Micro- And Nano-Plastics in Edible Fruit and Vegetables. The First Diet Risks Assessment for the General Population: https://t.co/u7kTCSuP05

May 27, 2020 · 1 like · 1,367 followers View post →
Gabi Bee
@GabiBolbari · X

There is evidence that the micronutrient-rich foods that are staples of the @bryan_johnson Blueprint protocol (fruits and vegetables) are also high in microplastics: https://t.co/WRWnCxWfAB

Jan 21, 2024 · 1 like · 81 followers View post →

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@Andr_Ergo · X

@JonathanChames @foundmyfitness yes Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population "MPs <10 μm ranged by 52,050 to 233,000 particles/g depending on vegetable samples." https://t.co/wVD7hDGJVD

Sep 23, 2025 · 83 followers View post →
Shashi Agarwal, MD
@usacardiologist · X

Chewing gum & Microplastics (1 of 6) #microplastics #chewing gum Microplastics are minuscule bits of polymers—that don’t break down. They have been found in the air, water, and everyday items, from tea bags to produce. (Environ Res. 2020. 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109677)

May 21, 2025 · 20 followers View post →
Elodie Cousty
@elodie_cousty · X

RT @IUCN_Plastics: It's Science Sunday! Today is another paper for our plastics and human health ongoing series: G. Oliveri Conti et al., “…

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IUCN Plastics
@IUCN_Plastics · X

It's Science Sunday! Today is another paper for our plastics and human health ongoing series: G. Oliveri Conti et al., “Micro- and Nano-Plastics in Edible Fruit and Vegetables. The First Diet Risks Assessment for the General Population,” https://t.co/fsf8bYfmp4 @IucnOcean

Apr 21, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 4,503 followers View post →
dr. virginia prior
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https://t.co/Hw8k44Rpo1? #thisiswhywecanthavenicethings #apples #organic #fruit #health #healthy

Mar 25, 2024 · 952 followers View post →
Gabi Bee
@GabiBolbari · X

There is evidence that the micronutrient-rich foods that are staples of the @bryan_johnson Blueprint protocol (fruits and vegetables) are also high in microplastics: https://t.co/WRWnCxWfAB

Jan 21, 2024 · 1 like · 81 followers View post →
Nicolas Skeye
@NightSkeye · X

@NOS Er zitten ook microplastics in bijvoorbeeld groente, fruit en mineraalwater uit plastic flesjes (https://t.co/85YedUWaiG). Dat NOS dit niet noemt doet vermoeden dat dit artikel past in het kader van de kruistocht van onze regering tegen de veehouderij.

Jul 8, 2022 · 164 followers View post →
Cas
@casempire · X

@xtyfo @Enderr4T @connellykirsten @jthomsonPHIL Everything. Apples, carrots, salad, everything. https://t.co/ctK7H4I0N5

Jun 18, 2022 · 360 followers View post →
owhy3
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Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population https://t.co/xib40ZH5AM

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FAS
@ForoAstSost · X

RT @PabloPastos: #Microplastics reaching our plates: https://t.co/j7GO4x92hz (source paper: https://t.co/jYX6xiwhcl). @EU_ENV: synthetic c…

Sep 21, 2020 · 1 share · 1,790 followers View post →
Pablo Manzano
@PabloPastos · X

#Microplastics reaching our plates: https://t.co/j7GO4x92hz (source paper: https://t.co/jYX6xiwhcl). @EU_ENV: synthetic clothing is one of the major sources: https://t.co/LdV2jp4Av6 (car tyres also ‼️ e-cars) Act now on policies! #Wool provides an alternative (ask @tweet4wool)

Sep 21, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,002 followers View post →
Goleft
@swanjo1917 · X

Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/hvwtdbgZ71 Another environmental factor as your illustrious leader, with No science education gets rid of environmental regulations.

Aug 19, 2020 · 8 followers View post →
soeursouriree
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Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population https://t.co/I2mt6S0QA9

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Forging eLements
@ForgingElements · X

Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first diet risks assessment for the general population - ScienceDirect Endocrine disruptors.

Jul 14, 2020 · 957 followers View post →
Microplastic News
@microplastics_ · X

Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/Y3Do3lyGWV

Jul 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,278 followers View post →
Aaron Blaisdell
@AaronBlaisdell · X

Micro- and nano-plastics in edible fruit and vegetables. The first die... https://t.co/Ar2eJTYjhq

Jul 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,733 followers View post →
HEEDS.org
@HEEDSorg · X

Micro- And Nano-Plastics in Edible Fruit and Vegetables. The First Diet Risks Assessment for the General Population: https://t.co/u7kTCSuP05

May 27, 2020 · 1 like · 1,367 followers View post →