Bisphenols, Toxic Elements, and Potentially Toxic Elements in Ready-to-Eat Fish and Meat Foods and Their Associated Risks for Human Health

In this study, simultaneous exposure to bisphenols and toxic and potentially toxic elements from the consumption of ready-to-eat foods was assessed. In total, 120 different ready-to-eat foods purchased in different Sicilian supermarkets and online shops were analysed. BPA was detected in most of the...

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Published in:Toxics (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 6; p. 433
Main Authors: Litrenta, Federica, Nava, Vincenzo, Potortì, Angela Giorgia, Lo Turco, Vincenzo, Sgrò, Benedetta, Di Bella, Giuseppa
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 25.05.2025
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Subjects:
Bisphenol A
bisphenol A diglycidyl ether derivates
Bisphenols
Cadmium
Chemical contaminants
Chemicals
Consumer protection
Consumers
Convenience foods
Corrosion
Electronic commerce
Endocrine disruptors
Epoxy resins
Fish as food
Fishes
Food
Food consumption
Health aspects
intake
Lead
metal cans
Migration
Phenols
Public health
ready-to-eat food
Risk assessment
Statistical analysis
Tin
Italy
risk assessment
bisphenols
ready-to-eat food
metal cans
bisphenol A diglycidyl ether derivates
intake
toxic and potentially toxic elements
ISSN:2305-6304, 2305-6304
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Summary:In this study, simultaneous exposure to bisphenols and toxic and potentially toxic elements from the consumption of ready-to-eat foods was assessed. In total, 120 different ready-to-eat foods purchased in different Sicilian supermarkets and online shops were analysed. BPA was detected in most of the analysed foods. Statistical analysis was performed, differentiating the samples according to geographical origin and packaging type. Good separation between European and non-European samples could be observed, with the former being characterised by lower levels of Cd and Pb, while the latter showed the highest concentrations of Pb and Cd, followed by Mn and Fe. The calculated estimated weekly intake (EWI) was well below the intake levels recommended by regulatory agencies, indicating that ready-to-eat foods can be safely consumed at expected dietary levels. However, the recently established tolerable daily intake (TDI) for BPA increases the risk quotient values to >1, indicating a risk to the consumer.
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ISSN:2305-6304
2305-6304
DOI:10.3390/toxics13060433