Environmental Chemical Contaminants in Food: Review of a Global Problem
Joint Authors
Thompson, Lesa A.
Darwish, Wageh S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Contamination by chemicals from the environment is a major global food safety issue, posing a serious threat to human health.
These chemicals belong to many groups, including metals/metalloids, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), persistent organic pollutants (POPs), perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs), radioactive elements, electronic waste, plastics, and nanoparticles.
Some of these occur naturally in the environment, whilst others are produced from anthropogenic sources.
They may contaminate our food—crops, livestock, and seafood—and drinking water and exert adverse effects on our health.
It is important to perform assessments of the associated potential risks.
Monitoring contamination levels, enactment of control measures including remediation, and consideration of sociopolitical implications are vital to provide safer food globally.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thompson, Lesa A.& Darwish, Wageh S.. 2019. Environmental Chemical Contaminants in Food: Review of a Global Problem. Journal of Toxicology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1192196
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thompson, Lesa A.& Darwish, Wageh S.. Environmental Chemical Contaminants in Food: Review of a Global Problem. Journal of Toxicology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1192196
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thompson, Lesa A.& Darwish, Wageh S.. Environmental Chemical Contaminants in Food: Review of a Global Problem. Journal of Toxicology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1192196
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1192196