The first German total diet study (BfR MEAL Study) confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal origin
The first German Total Diet Study, called the BfR MEAL Study, generated a comprehensive dataset of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and -furans (PCDD/Fs) and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dl-PCBs) in foods representative for the consumption habits in households in Germany. PCDD/Fs and dl-P...
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| author | Mandy Stadion Christin Hackethal Katrin Blume Birgit Wobst Klaus Abraham Carolin Fechner Oliver Lindtner Irmela Sarvan |
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| description | The first German Total Diet Study, called the BfR MEAL Study, generated a comprehensive dataset of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and -furans (PCDD/Fs) and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dl-PCBs) in foods representative for the consumption habits in households in Germany. PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs are persistent organic pollutants. Dietary intake is considered to be the most relevant exposure pathway for humans. Levels were examined in 300 foods that were prepared as typically consumed by the population in Germany. Highest PCDD/F and dl-PCB levels were detected in animal-based foods such as fish, butter, dairy products, liver, and meat. The comparison of conventionally and organically produced foods revealed a trend to slightly higher contents in organically produced foods. Sampling discriminated by region and season showed no major differences. Analysed occurrence data will improve future dietary exposure and food safety assessments in Germany. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-86be6a81f7a94deaa8f765b50a6e51922022-12-22T03:23:42ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752022-12-0116100459The first German total diet study (BfR MEAL Study) confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal originMandy Stadion0Christin Hackethal1Katrin Blume2Birgit Wobst3Klaus Abraham4Carolin Fechner5Oliver Lindtner6Irmela Sarvan7Corresponding author.; German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, GermanyGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, GermanyGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, GermanyGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, GermanyGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, GermanyGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, GermanyGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, GermanyGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Max-Dohrn-Straße 8-10, 10589 Berlin, GermanyThe first German Total Diet Study, called the BfR MEAL Study, generated a comprehensive dataset of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and -furans (PCDD/Fs) and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (dl-PCBs) in foods representative for the consumption habits in households in Germany. PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs are persistent organic pollutants. Dietary intake is considered to be the most relevant exposure pathway for humans. Levels were examined in 300 foods that were prepared as typically consumed by the population in Germany. Highest PCDD/F and dl-PCB levels were detected in animal-based foods such as fish, butter, dairy products, liver, and meat. The comparison of conventionally and organically produced foods revealed a trend to slightly higher contents in organically produced foods. Sampling discriminated by region and season showed no major differences. Analysed occurrence data will improve future dietary exposure and food safety assessments in Germany.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157522002577BfR MEAL StudyDioxinDioxin-like PCBsOccurrence dataOrganic and conventional type of productionPersistent organic pollutants |
| spellingShingle | Mandy Stadion Christin Hackethal Katrin Blume Birgit Wobst Klaus Abraham Carolin Fechner Oliver Lindtner Irmela Sarvan The first German total diet study (BfR MEAL Study) confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal origin Food Chemistry: X BfR MEAL Study Dioxin Dioxin-like PCBs Occurrence data Organic and conventional type of production Persistent organic pollutants |
| title | The first German total diet study (BfR MEAL Study) confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal origin |
| title_full | The first German total diet study (BfR MEAL Study) confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal origin |
| title_fullStr | The first German total diet study (BfR MEAL Study) confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal origin |
| title_full_unstemmed | The first German total diet study (BfR MEAL Study) confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal origin |
| title_short | The first German total diet study (BfR MEAL Study) confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal origin |
| title_sort | first german total diet study bfr meal study confirms highest levels of dioxins and dioxin like polychlorinated biphenyls in foods of animal origin |
| topic | BfR MEAL Study Dioxin Dioxin-like PCBs Occurrence data Organic and conventional type of production Persistent organic pollutants |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157522002577 |
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