Worrying are the findings from a recent study of eggs to Greeceas they were identified dangerous substances and traces. Researchers analyzed eggs from different parts of the country and found the presence Pfasthe so -called “eternal chemicals”, which are never degraded and remain in the environment, eventually reaching human consumption through the food chain.
The survey carried out by the Aegean University and Chiefand published in the magazine Science of the Total Environmentincluded samples of eggs from Serres, Magnesia, Boeotia, Attica and Ilia. The results found that all samples contained PFAS, while over half of them, the concentrations exceeded the limits set by the European Union. Particularly alarming are the findings in Iliawhere concentrations exceeded the limits of EFSA for all age groups.
According to the results, average PFAS values (such as PFOS, PFHXS and Pfba) were extremely high, reaching the 5.30 mg/kg. Researchers point out that this situation may endanger public health, as PFAS concentrations exceed the permitted limits of safe weekly recruitment, especially for vulnerable groups such as adolescents and the elderly.
PFAS are related to serious health effects, such as Increased risk of endocrine disorders, liver damage and immune systemas well as developmental problems to children. In addition, surveys in other countries such as Francethe Germany and the Denmarkhave shown that eggs are exposed to similar infection.
For the first time in Greece, the presence of pharmaceuticals and pesticides in chicken eggs was the subject of a systematic study. Analyzes identified the coexistence 6 pesticides and 5 medicines In egg samples from different areas, indicating the connection to the agricultural practices often used in the country.
View the research of Greek scientists in detail HERE
“These substances mainly cause endocrine disorders, not cancer”
As he clarified in SKAI the Nikos ThomaidisProfessor of Analytical Chemistry at the NCSR, the problem was found in pets produced by free -circulating hens. “In these eggs, which were 75 in total, 17 complex samples from the areas were produced. Of the 17 samples 8 were found with superfluorized compounds above the European legislation limit ».
“The study detects extensive pollution in rural areas from the reckless use of pesticides, but also proves once again in everything we have done that there is extensive pollution from these superfluorized compounds, ”, emphasized. “However, the levels found in Greek eggs are much lower than other European countries where respectively, such as the Netherlands, Belgium, France. “
Asked about them potential risks that can be caused, Mr. Thomaidis replied:
“First of all, let’s say that these substances exist throughout the environment on the planet. They are targeted by the EU and therefore there have been bans in their circulation, but China still uses them extensively. These substances have been mainly implicated for endocrine disorders, not for carcinogenesis written in the press. There are sporadic studies that show some correlation, but do not show any conclusions. Therefore, there are the limits right now and therefore controlled by the European authorities. “
“The safest for us is to buy eggs with the characteristic stamp from EFET, and from certified points of sale“, He concluded.
Source: Skai
I have worked as a journalist for over 10 years, and my work has been featured on many different news websites. I am also an author, and my work has been published in several books. I specialize in opinion writing, and I often write about current events and controversial topics. I am a very well-rounded writer, and I have a lot of experience in different areas of journalism. I am a very hard worker, and I am always willing to put in the extra effort to get the job done.
