Microplastic Contamination in Livestock Products: Emerging Risks for Food Safety and Human Health

Microplastic contamination in livestock products has emerged as a critical food safety concern. This short communication highlights pathways of contamination through feed, water, packaging, and environmental deposition. Evidence of microplastics in milk, meat, and eggs underscores risks to human health, including gastrointestinal disruption, systemic toxicity, and antimicrobial resistance. Detection challenges and mitigation strategies are discussed, emphasizing the need for standardized methodologies and a One Health approach. Early integration of microplastic monitoring into livestock product technology is essential to safeguard food security and consumer health.