Plastic Found In Cow And Pig Meat, Blood & Milk

Study shows that almost 80% of meat and dairy products from farm animals contain microplastics.

Researchers from the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam have found that all 12 samples of farm animal feeds contain plastic.

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According to the researchers, seven out of eight beef samples and five out of eight pork samples were observed to contain plastic particles after vigorous testing.

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Plastic particles were even present in 18 out of the 25 milk samples.

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“This study raises serious concerns about the contamination of our food chain with microplastics. It is also clear that farmers are not responsible for this. It seems that- at least part of the- former food products, including from supermarkets, are processed into livestock feed with packaging and all. This is not only detrimental to animal welfare, but perhaps also to ourselves. Most likely, almost every steak and burger contains small pieces of plastic.” - Maria Westerbos, Director of Plastic Soup Foundation

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Researchers identified plastic particles entering into the body of the animals via ingestion of feed pellets and water.

Presence of plastic particles in the blood and milk of the animals indicates an internal exposure in which the microscopic particles are absorbed across the biological membrane.

According to the source, in 2021 an American worker was fired for posting a video on how plastic waste can get into the feed of farm animals.

This study should encourage further investigation into the full extent of exposure and any associated risks.

“Animals are capable of absorbing at least some of the plastic particles they are exposed to in their habitat. This study should encourage further investigation into the full extent of exposure and any associated risks. Producing plastic-free feed for animals may be one way to improve exposure to plastic particles for livestock.” - Dr. Heather Leslie

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The study says that some milk and meat products contain plastic and it should go through a thorough investigation before being ingested by humans.

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