Thermal stability of polyethylene terephthalate food contact materials: Formation of volatiles from retail samples and implications for recycling

AbstractBiofilms on food contact materials represent public health issues because they are resistant to cleaning and disinfection. This study aims to assess the Bacillus cereus biofilm formation capacity on silicone, polyethylene terephthalate, Teflon, and aluminium food contact materials. The biofilm biomass was analysed with the crystal violet assay method. We used the standard strain B. cereus CCM 2010, wild strain B. cereus 100 and spores of those two strains. The results show that both the vegetative form the bacteria and it spores form large amounts of biofilm on silicone, followed by polyethylene terephthalate, Teflon, and aluminium. More detailed analysis has shown that spores form more biomass on all materials in comparison to the vegetative form and that the standard strains form low levels of biofilm in contrast to the wild strains. Selecting proper material with the lowest biofilm formation potential can prevent or reduce food contamination and consequently increase food safety.

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β-Glucan, a Promising Polysaccharide for Bio-based Films Developments for Food Contact Materials and Medical Applications

Current Organic Chemistry ◽

10.2174/1385272822666171129153633 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (12) ◽

pp. 1249-1254 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Mercedes Peltzer ◽

Juan F. Delgado ◽

Andres G. Salvay ◽

Jorge R. Wagner

Keyword(s):

Medical Applications ◽

Contact Materials ◽

Food Contact Materials ◽

Food Contact

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Effect of high pressure processing on migration characteristics of polypropylene used in food contact materials

Food Additives & Contaminants Part A ◽

10.1080/19440049.2020.1861341 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 513-531

Author(s):

Yoon S. Song ◽

John L. Koontz ◽

Rima O. Juskelis ◽

Eduardo Patazca ◽

William Limm ◽

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Keyword(s):

High Pressure ◽

High Pressure Processing ◽

Contact Materials ◽

Food Contact Materials ◽

Food Contact

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Scientific Opinion on the safety evaluation of the substance, 3,4‐diacetoxy‐1‐butene, CAS No. 18085‐02‐4, for use in food contact materials

EFSA Journal ◽

10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2306 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Safety Evaluation ◽

Contact Materials ◽

Food Contact Materials ◽

Food Contact ◽

Scientific Opinion

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Presence of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) In Food Contact Materials (FCM) and Its Migration to Food

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10071443 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 1443

Author(s):

Arabela Ramírez Carnero ◽

Antía Lestido-Cardama ◽

Patricia Vazquez Loureiro ◽

Letricia Barbosa-Pereira ◽

Ana Rodríguez Bernaldo de Quirós ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fast Food ◽

Food Packaging ◽

Health Concern ◽

Contact Materials ◽

Food Contact Materials ◽

Food Contact ◽

Contaminated Food ◽

Polyfluoroalkyl Substances ◽

And Storage ◽

Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemical compounds widely used in different industry fields including food contact materials (FCM), providing resistance to fat and humidity, and non-stick properties. PFAS enter into the food chain directly from the intake of contaminated food or indirectly from the migration of the FCM into the food. This exposure published in different research highlights a public health concern. Therefore, it is necessary to perform analysis of the content of different FCM and evaluate the migration from the FCM under normal conditions of use and storage. This bibliographical review proves that different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds are detected in fast food packaging, microwave popcorn bags, and frying pans, among others. Furthermore, it shows the conditions or factors that favor the migration of the PFAS from the FCM into the food.

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