Abstract:Benzene series of neurotoxicity and genotoxicity is known to be carcinogenic to humans and may lead to anemia and leukemia.The possible sources of its occurrence in the foodstuffs were evaluated and the main detection methods of benzene series in food were reviewed，furthermore，the investigation situation of benzene series in food of various countries was summarized.This article Aimed to provide valuable references for the further research of the detection of benzene series in complex food matrices，and provide guidance for food manufacturers to prevent possible contamination of benzene series in food.