Health risk assessment of exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in bread from Iranian markets: Application of monte carlo simulation approach
Current PAH exposure via bread in Mashhad is generally acceptable, but traditional baking markedly increases contamination. Transition to indirect-heating ovens, improved ventilation, and regular monitoring are recommended to minimise exposure.
Authors
- Najmeh Khodadadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5655-9183)
- Fateme Asadi Touranlou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9349-2398)
- Masoumeh Saghi
- Negin Bashirian
- Seyedeh Belin Tavakoly Sany
- Sina Mashayekhi
Institutions
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341584
- Primary Topic
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00