Microplastics have also been found in the meat, milk and blood of farm animals

By: Trademagazin editor Date: 2022. 07. 08. 11:12

For the first time, microplastic contamination was found in beef and pork, milk, and the blood of cows and pigs, The Guardian wrote on Friday based on Dutch research.

Microplastic is already present in pork

In their trial research, scientists from the Vrije University of Amsterdam (VAU) found microplastics in three quarters of the examined meat and dairy products, as well as in all blood samples.

Particles were detected in all samples of animal pellet (fibrous, fibrous material pressed under high pressure) feed tested, suggesting that this is a possible route of contamination. The food products were wrapped in plastic, another potential source of contamination. (MTI)