Microplastic release from food processing to the environment: contamination pathways, health implications, and sustainability perspectives

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the links between microplastic contamination in food processing and its health implications.
• Review literature on microplastics in food processing and packaging
• Assess contamination pathways for microplastics
• Analyze implications for human health and sustainability
• Microplastics have been identified in various food processing environments
• Health risks associated with exposure to microplastics remain inadequately understood
• The need for integrated approaches to address sustainability and food safety is highlighted