A study released by the University of Hull, UK, on June 8 found that plastic particles or other residues were found in mussels on the coast of the UK and in many supermarkets. As these products are more common at the table, it is necessary to further Analyze possible health risks.
The research teams of Hull University and Brunel University collected these mussels in 8 locations around the British coast and in 8 different supermarkets. The researchers found residues in all the samples, about 50% of which were plastic particles. Most of the rest are rayon, cotton and other fabrics. Most of the mussels sold in supermarkets have been cooked or frozen, containing more plastic particles than fresh mussels.
The micro plastic in the ocean is a small particle size of plastic particles and textile fibers, known as 'PM2.5 in the ocean'. Mussels are used to use the body to filter micro-organisms in sea water, it is easy to put plastic particles or other Artificial residue inhalation in the body.
According to Janet Rochelle, a Hull University professor who is involved in the study, more and more evidence shows that micro-plastics have caused pollution to the marine ecological environment. After entering the food chain, these wastes will flow back to the human table and endanger human health..