Risk perception related to food

Rembischevski, Peter; Caldas, Eloísa Dutra

doi:10.1590/fst.28219

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“…Thus, future total diet studies focusing on vulnerable population groups of Pakistan (children and elderly) are recommended. Additionally, dietary modifications, and implementation of good agricultural practices such as proper washing of foodstuff prior to use and the use of eco-friendly bio-pesticides and good manufacturing practices must be ensured to remarkably reduce the dietary exposure to pesticides and associated health risks (Hussnain et al, 2021;Rembischevski & Caldas, 2020).…”

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Exposure assessment of selected pesticide residues using occurrence data in foods and serum samples in Pakistan

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Pesticides have emerged as a global threat to human health, especially in developing countries. In this study, we examined nine major types of pesticide residues in the food commodities (8 groups) and serum samples (n = 80) of people living in the region of Southern-Punjab, Pakistan. Pesticide residues quantification was performed using gas chromatograph coupled with electron capture detector (GC-ECD). The estimated daily intakes of the selected pesticide residues through consumption of food were also calculated. The concentration of analyzed pesticide residues in food was found below the EU maximum permissible limits except for α-HCH, and β-HCH. The highest risk of cancer was found to be associated with the consumption of HCHs contaminated cereals than other products. The incidence rate of pesticide residues in the serum samples of studied subjects was 96.25%. Pearson correlation test showed no significant correlation between thyroid hormone levels of the studied population group and the analyzed pesticide residues in the food commodities (p>0.05). Findings of this study indicate that people of Southern-Punjab, Pakistan are exposed to pesticides via food chain although non-significant health implications were recorded, the levels of a few pesticides need to be curtailed.

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Exposure assessment of selected pesticide residues using occurrence data in foods and serum samples in Pakistan

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“…Plastics containing titanium oxide nanoparticles have been developed using nanotechnology. UV radiation is less harmful when these plastics are used (Rembischevski & Caldas, 2020). Some foods are now packaged with plastic.…”

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Study on food preservation materials based on nano-particle reagents

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The food industry (FI) is one of the most important parts of any country's industry when it comes to food safety and security. A new approach that can be considered is the use of new technologies in this area. Given the rise in population and per capita food consumption, this sector of the industry should pursue sustainable development through the use of nanotechnologies and increased productivity. In the FI, a number of nanostructured materials (NSMs) have been used, ranging from inorganic metals, metal oxides, and their nanocomposites to nano-organic materials comprising bioactive agents. Given the various advantages of nanotechnology, there are increasing questions concerning its application, as the aggregation of nanoscale materials (NSMs) in human bodies and the atmosphere may pose a variety of health and safety risks. As a result, when producing, handling, intelligently and actively packaging, and using nano-processed food items, safety, and health risks, as well as regulatory policies, must be taken into account. The aim of this analysis is to provide a basic understanding of nanotechnology applications in the food packaging (FP) and processing industries, as well as to recognize possible opportunities and potential risks associated with the usage of NSMs.

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“…Risk is a social construct phenomenon [19][20][21][22][23][24], and individuals' perception of risk may be influenced by the situation and the regulatory context [refer to 25]. This implies that the regulation governing GM food production and market availability establishes a context that, in turn, may affect consumers' perception of risk regarding GM food.…”

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Genetically modified food and consumer risk responsibility: The effect of regulatory design and risk type on cognitive information processing

2021

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The use of agro-biotechnology has raised consumer concerns about environmental, health, socio-economic and ethical risks. This study examines how regulatory policies regarding genetically modified (GM) food production affect consumers’ cognitive information processing, in terms of perceived risk, self-control, and risk responsibility. There is further analysis of whether the effect of policy design is moderated by risk type. Data was generated in a field experiment (n = 547), including four different policy scenario treatments (banned, research and development, import, and full commercialization). The results reveal that policy scenarios where GM food is available on the market are associated with higher levels of perceived risk and lower levels of self-control compared with policies where GM food is banned. There was no evidence of policy scenarios affecting consumer willingness to assign personal risk responsibility. However, among participants who indicated health risks as their main concern, there was an effect from the policy scenario on self-risk responsibility as mediated through perceived risk and self-control. The results suggest that health-conscious consumers tend to attribute less responsibility to themselves in situations where a genetically modified product was commercialized. These findings indicate a need to clarify guideline recommendations for health-related risks associated with foods derived from biotechnology.

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Risk perception related to food

Cited by 20 publications

References 51 publications

Exposure assessment of selected pesticide residues using occurrence data in foods and serum samples in Pakistan

Exposure assessment of selected pesticide residues using occurrence data in foods and serum samples in Pakistan

Study on food preservation materials based on nano-particle reagents

Genetically modified food and consumer risk responsibility: The effect of regulatory design and risk type on cognitive information processing

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