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1College of Food Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China; Key Laboratory for Deep Processing of Major Grain and Oil, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Transformation of Agricultural Products, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, 430023, China.
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Infant formula is a major source of perchlorate exposure for babies. Many infants, especially 7-12 month olds, may exceed safe daily intake levels, highlighting a potential health risk.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Toxicology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Infants are highly vulnerable to perchlorate's adverse health effects.
- Limited data exists on infant dietary perchlorate intake from baby foods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify perchlorate levels in infant foods.
- To estimate daily perchlorate intake (EDI) in infants (0-36 months).
- To assess the risk of exceeding the reference dose (RfD).
Main Methods:
- Analyzed perchlorate in six common infant food categories.
- Employed Monte Carlo simulation for probabilistic EDI estimation.
- Calculated cumulative probabilities of exceeding the RfD (0.70 μg/kg-bw/day).
Main Results:
- Perchlorate concentrations in infant food ranged from 3.42 to 22.26 μg/kg.
- Mean EDIs varied by age group: 0.42 (0-6m), 0.62 (7-12m), 0.46 (13-36m) μg/kg-bw/day.
- Infant formula was the primary contributor (34%-74%) to EDIs.
- Cumulative risk of exceeding RfD was 6.5% (0-6m), 37.9% (7-12m), and 4.5% (13-36m).
Conclusions:
- Infant formula significantly contributes to perchlorate intake.
- A substantial percentage of 7-12 month olds may exceed the safe perchlorate intake level.
- Cumulative exposure risk from infant foods warrants attention for infant health protection.
Abstract:
Infants are the primary susceptible population to perchlorate exposure-related adverse health effects, while information on their dietary intake of perchlorate via infant food remains limited. This study determined perchlorate in six categories of baby food commodities commonly consumed by 0-36 months infants. A probabilistic approach with Monte Carlo simulation was used to estimate perchlorate's daily intake (EDI) considering uncertainty and variability. Results showed that the average perchlorate concentration in infant food ranged from 3.42 to 22.26 μg/kg. The mean (SD) EDIs of perchlorate were 0.42(0.20), 0.62(0.20), and 0.46(0.14) μg/kg-bw/day for 0-6, 7-12, and 13-36-months infants, respectively. Infant formula was the major contributor (34%-74%) to EDIs of perchlorate in all age groups. Probabilistic risk characterization showed the cumulative probability of EDIs exceeding the RfD (0.70 μg/kg-bw/day) were 6.5%, 37.9%, and 4.5% for 0-6, 7-12, and 13-36-months infants, respectively. The cumulative risk of perchlorate exposure from different infant food intake should be noted.
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