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Comprehensive analysis of particulate matter, gaseous pollutants, and microbiological contamination in an international chain supermarket

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: ) was obtained in the cleaning products section. The highest values of colony-forming units of bacteria and fungi were recorded in the bakery, and fruit and vegetable section. The most prevalent fungal species was Penicillium sp., corresponding to 56.9% of the total colonies. In addition, other fungal species/sections with toxicological or pathogenic potential were detected (Aspergillus sections Aspergilli, Circumdati, Flavi, Mucor and Fusarium sp.).

Source: Environmental Pollution

DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125236

Authors: Leonardo Furst, Yago Cipoli, Nuria Galindo, Eduardo Yubero, Carla Viegas, Pedro Pena, Teresa Nunes, Manuel Feliciano, Célia Alves

Institutions: Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar, University of Aveiro, Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx, Universidade Politécnica de Lisboa, Centro de Investigação em Saúde e Tecnologia, Comprehensive Health Research Centre, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Universidade Politécnica de Bragança, Centro de Investigação de Montanha

Language: English

Topic: Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,920

Funder: Kansainvälisen Liikkuvuuden ja Yhteistyön Keskus

OpenAlex ID: W4404027117

FWCI: 0.475

Cites: 57

Cited by: 3

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