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HERO ID
5080553
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
PFOA and PFOS levels in microwave paper packaging between 2005 and 2018
Author(s)
Monge Brenes, AL; Curtzwiler, G; Dixon, P; Harrata, K; Talbert, J; Vorst, K
Year
2019
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Food Additives and Contaminants: Part B: Surveillance
ISSN:
1939-3210
EISSN:
1939-3229
Volume
12
Issue
3
Page Numbers
191-198
Language
English
PMID
30945614
DOI
10.1080/19393210.2019.1592238
Web of Science Id
WOS:000519592800003
Abstract
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are synthetic environmental pollutants previously used for packaging applications as a grease, oil, and water-resistant coating. Exposure reported in previous studies highlighting potential concerns with public health. This study evaluated performance of coated paper packaging used for microwave popcorn, snacks, and sandwich bags for presence of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS). Current paper packaging materials: seven popcorn bags and three snack and sandwich bags were analysed for PFOA and PFOS and compared to concentrations in microwave popcorn bags between 2005 and 2018. Only two microwave popcorn bags had average PFOA content above the limit of quantitation of 5.11 ng g-1 paper. All other sample types had PFOA and PFOS values below the limit of detection (LOD) of 1.53 and 0.63 ng g-1 paper, respectively. Results of this study follow trends from 2005 to 2018 suggesting a reduction in PFOS and PFOA concentrations in microwave packaging.
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PFAS
•
Additional PFAS (formerly XAgency)
•
Expanded PFAS SEM (formerly PFAS 430)
Litsearch: September 2019
PubMed
Not prioritized for screening
Perfluorooctane
•
PFAS 150
Literature Search Update December 2021
PubMed
Missing 2021 searches
Literature Search Update December 2020
PubMed
WOS
Literature Search August 2019
PubMed
Web of Science
Not prioritized for screening
Ammonium perfluorooctanoate
Perfluorinated compounds
Perfluorooctane
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid
Perfluorooctanoic acid
•
PFOA (335-67-1) and PFOS (1763-23-1)
Literature Search Update (2013-2019)
PubMed
•
PFOA and PFOS OW MCLG Approaches
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