Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and di-n-butylphthalate (DBP) exposure through diet in hospital patients

► The mean of meal contribution to daily intake of DEHP was 3.1 ± 0.9 μg/kg bw. ► The mean of meal contribution to daily intake of DBP was 1.5 ± 0.5 μg/kg bw. ► The incidence of DBP intake on the EFSA TDI were of 15% (range 8-24%). ► The incidence of DEHP intake on the EFSA TDI were of 6% (range 4-11%) respectively.