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Traven L, Marinac-Pupavac S, Žurga P, Linšak Ž, Žeželj SP, Glad M, Linšak DT, Cenov A. Arsenic (As), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) in northwest Croatian seafood: A health risks assessment. Toxicol Rep 2023; 11:413-419. [PMID: 38021472 PMCID: PMC10630657 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxrep.2023.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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This study focuses on the health risk assessment of arsenic (As), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and selenium (Se) concentrations in seafood species commonly consumed in the northwestern region of Croatia. By measuring the concentrations of these elements coupled with data on seafood consumption, the health risks were evaluated using Target Hazard Quotients and Hazard Indexes. The results indicate a slightly increased health risks linked to seafood consumption for As, Cu and Zn in some of the tested seafood species. The findings of this study highlight the critical need for stronger food quality control measures, especially targeting certain types of seafood.
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- Luka Traven
- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20/1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
- Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorsko-goranska county, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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Liu L, Bai B, Yang X, Du Z, Jia G. Anisotropic Heavy-Metal-Free Semiconductor Nanocrystals: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications. Chem Rev 2023; 123:3625-3692. [PMID: 36946890 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Heavy-metal (Cd, Hg, and Pb)-containing semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) have been explored widely due to their unique optical and electrical properties. However, the toxicity risks of heavy metals can be a drawback of heavy-metal-containing NCs in some applications. Anisotropic heavy-metal-free semiconductor NCs are desirable replacements and can be realized following the establishment of anisotropic growth mechanisms. These anisotropic heavy-metal-free semiconductor NCs can possess lower toxicity risks, while still exhibiting unique optical and electrical properties originating from both the morphological and compositional anisotropy. As a result, they are promising light-emitting materials in use various applications. In this review, we provide an overview on the syntheses, properties, and applications of anisotropic heavy-metal-free semiconductor NCs. In the first section, we discuss hazards of heavy metals and introduce the typical heavy-metal-containing and heavy-metal-free NCs. In the next section, we discuss anisotropic growth mechanisms, including solution-liquid-solid (SLS), oriented attachment, ripening, templated-assisted growth, and others. We discuss mechanisms leading both to morphological anisotropy and to compositional anisotropy. Examples of morphological anisotropy include growth of nanorods (NRs)/nanowires (NWs), nanotubes, nanoplatelets (NPLs)/nanosheets, nanocubes, and branched structures. Examples of compositional anisotropy, including heterostructures and core/shell structures, are summarized. Third, we provide insights into the properties of anisotropic heavy-metal-free NCs including optical polarization, fast electron transfer, localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPR), and so on, which originate from the NCs' anisotropic morphologies and compositions. Finally, we summarize some applications of anisotropic heavy-metal-free NCs including catalysis, solar cells, photodetectors, lighting-emitting diodes (LEDs), and biological applications. Despite the huge progress on the syntheses and applications of anisotropic heavy-metal-free NCs, some issues still exist in the novel anisotropic heavy-metal-free NCs and the corresponding energy conversion applications. Therefore, we also discuss the challenges of this field and provide possible solutions to tackle these challenges in the future.
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- Long Liu
- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-Efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-Efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, 149 Yanchang Road, Shanghai 200072, P. R. China
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- Key Lab for Special Functional Materials, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for High-Efficiency Display and Lighting Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Nano Functional Materials and Applications, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
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Ku HH, Lin P, Ling MP. Assessment of potential human health risks in aquatic products based on the heavy metal hazard decision tree. BMC Bioinformatics 2022; 22:620. [PMID: 35177002 PMCID: PMC8855555 DOI: 10.1186/s12859-022-04603-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Naturally existing and human-produced heavy metals are released into the environment and cannot be completely decomposed by microorganisms, but they continue to accumulate in water and sediments, causing organisms to be exposed to heavy metals. Results This study designs and proposes heavy metal hazard decision trees for aquatic products, which are divided into seven categories including pelagic fishes, inshore fishes, other fishes, crustaceans, shellfish, cephalopods, and algae. Based on these classifications, representative fresh and processed seafood products are at the root of the heavy metal hazard decision trees. This study uses 2,107 cases of eating 556 cooked fresh or processed seafood product samples. The constructions of the proposed decision trees consist of 12 heavy metals, which include inorganic arsenic (iAs), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), strontium (Sr), thallium (Tl), and zinc (Zn). The heavy metal concentrations in cooked fresh and processed seafood product samples are subjected to a food safety risk assessment. Conclusions The results indicate the relationships among the seven categories of aquatic products, the relationships among 12 heavy metals in aquatic products, and the relationships among potential human health risks. Finally, the proposed heavy metal hazard decision trees for aquatic products can be used as a reference model for researchers and engineers.
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- Hao-Hsiang Ku
- Institute of Food Safety and Risk Management, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, 20224, Taiwan.,Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, 20224, Taiwan
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- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Zhunan Town, Miaoli County, 35053, Taiwan
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- Department of Food Science, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung City, 20224, Taiwan.
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de Almeida Rodrigues P, Ferrari RG, Kato LS, Hauser-Davis RA, Conte-Junior CA. A Systematic Review on Metal Dynamics and Marine Toxicity Risk Assessment Using Crustaceans as Bioindicators. Biol Trace Elem Res 2022; 200:881-903. [PMID: 33788164 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-021-02685-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Metals, many of which are potentially toxic, are present in the aquatic environment originated from both natural and anthropogenic sources. In these ecosystems, these elements are mostly deposited in the sediment, followed by water dissolution, potentially contaminating resident biota. Among several aquatic animals, crustaceans are considered excellent bioindicators, as they live in close contact with contaminated sediment. The accumulation of metal, whether they are classified as essential, when in excessive quantities or nonessential, not only cause damage to the health of these animals, but also to the man who consumes seafood. Among the main toxic elements to animal and human health are aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel and silver. In this context, this systematic review aimed to investigate the dynamics of these metals in water, the main bioaccumulative tissues in crustaceans, the effects of these contaminants on animal and human health, and the regulatory limits for these metals worldwide. A total of 91 articles were selected for this review, and an additional 68 articles not found in the three assessed databases were considered essential and included, totaling 159 articles published between 2010 and 2020. Our results indicate that both chemical speciation and abiotic factors such as pH, oxygen and salinity in aquatic environments affect element bioavailability, dynamics, and toxicity. Among crustaceans, crabs are considered the main bioindicator biological system, with the hepatopancreas appearing as the main bioaccumulator organ. Studies indicate that exposure to these elements may result in nervous, respiratory, and reproductive system effects in both animals and humans. Finally, many studies indicate that the concentrations of these elements in crustaceans intended for human consumption exceed limits established by international organizations, both with regard to seafood metal contents and well as daily, weekly, or monthly intake limits set for humans, indicating consumer health risks.
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- Paloma de Almeida Rodrigues
- Molecular and Analytical Laboratory Center, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, 24230-340, Brazil
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- Chemistry Institute, Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-909, Brazil.
- Agrarian Sciences Center, Department of Zootechnics, Federal University of Paraiba, Paraiba, Brazil.
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- Chemistry Institute, Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-909, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Avaliação e Promoção da Saúde Ambiental, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 21040-360, Brazil
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- Molecular and Analytical Laboratory Center, Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, 24230-340, Brazil
- Chemistry Institute, Department of Biochemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-909, Brazil
- National Institute of Health Quality Control, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, 21040-900, Brazil
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Hurtado-Bermúdez SJ, Expósito JC, Villa-Alfageme M. Correlation of phytoplankton satellite observations and radiological doses in molluscs. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2021; 172:112911. [PMID: 34482251 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this work data of salinity, temperature, suspended particulate matter (SPM), chlorophyll-a, and phytoplankton concentration in the Gibraltar Strait coast, in the confluence of the Mediterranean Sean and the Atlantic Ocean, were analyzed together with 210Po, 40K, 210Pb and 234Th activity concentration in different types of bivalve molluscs at the same time-period. The physicochemical parameters were evaluated using the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service (CMEMS) products based on satellite observations. A multivariate statistical analysis, including contrasted natural radioactivity contents, allowed the discrimination of bivalve molluscs from Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Additionally, a cluster analysis determined a highly significant negative correlation 210Po concentration in molluscs and phytoplankton concentration suggesting that phytoplankton concentration in the water column is a determinant factor to regulate 210Po concentration in those animals. These results introduce a useful tool to calculate the radiological doses in seafood from chlorophyll satellite image.
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- S J Hurtado-Bermúdez
- Departamento de Física Aplicada II, Universidad de Sevilla, Av. Reina Mercedes 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain.
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- Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Carretera de Utrera, Km. 1, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada II, Universidad de Sevilla, Av. Reina Mercedes 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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Pinto LC, Oliveira TP, Souza R, Santos NBF, Santos LFP, Santos A, Santos TX, Santos CT, Nunes C, Costa IB, Oliveira AC, Santos MS, Benevides C, Lopes MV. Probiotic kefir‐fermented beverage‐based
Colocasia esculenta
L.: Development, characterization, and microbiological stability during chilled storage. J FOOD PROCESS PRES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.15113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Laise Cedraz Pinto
- Department of Food Science School of Nutrition Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) Salvador, Bahia Brazil
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- Department of Food Science School of Nutrition Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) Salvador, Bahia Brazil
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- Center for Agricultural Sciences Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) Araras São Paulo Brazil
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- Metropolitan Union of Education and Culture (UNIME) Lauro de Freitas Bahia Brazil
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- Metropolitan Union of Education and Culture (UNIME) Lauro de Freitas Bahia Brazil
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- Metropolitan Union of Education and Culture (UNIME) Lauro de Freitas Bahia Brazil
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- Department of Food Science School of Nutrition Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) Salvador, Bahia Brazil
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- Department of Life Sciences State University of Bahia (UNEB) Salvador Bahia Brazil
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Varrà MO, Ghidini S, Husáková L, Ianieri A, Zanardi E. Advances in Troubleshooting Fish and Seafood Authentication by Inorganic Elemental Composition. Foods 2021; 10:foods10020270. [PMID: 33572834 PMCID: PMC7912245 DOI: 10.3390/foods10020270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The demand for fish and seafood is growing worldwide. Meanwhile, problems related to the integrity and safety of the fishery sector are increasing, leading legislators, producers, and consumers to search for ways to effectively protect themselves from fraud and health hazards related to fish consumption. What is urgently required now is the availability of reliable, truthful, and reproducible methods assuring the correspondence between the real nature of the product and label declarations accompanying the same product during its market life. The evaluation of the inorganic composition of fish and seafood appears to be one of the most promising strategies to be exploited in the near future to assist routine and official monitoring operations along the supply chain. The present review article focuses on exploring the latest scientific achievements of using the multi-elemental composition of fish and seafood as an imprint of their authenticity and traceability, especially with regards to the geographical origin. The scientific literature of the last 10 years focusing on the analytical determination and statistical elaboration of elemental data (alone or in combination with methodologies targeting other compounds) to verify the identity of fishery products is summarized and discussed.
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- Maria Olga Varrà
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Strada del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.O.V.); (S.G.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Strada del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.O.V.); (S.G.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemical Technology, University of Pardubice, Studentska 573 HB/D, CZ-532 10 Pardubice, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Strada del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.O.V.); (S.G.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Strada del Taglio 10, 43126 Parma, Italy; (M.O.V.); (S.G.); (A.I.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-052-190-2760
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Mallongi A, Natsir MF, Astuti RDP, Rauf AU. Assessment of Ecological and Target Hazard Risks of Mercury Contaminated Water Along Makassar Coastal Areas, Indonesia. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2020.7652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION: The coastal area of Makassar city is a vulnerable area to various pollutants, most of which are generated by anthropogenic activities, such as home industry products, gold shop waste products, and household waste, starting from the coastal area in Barombong to the coastal villages in the Ujung Tanah subdistrict, with the highest level of mercury (Hg) concentration in the coastal area. Another source of potential Hg pollution in this area can be due to community activities at the fish landing base (PPI, Paotere).
AIMS: The aims of this research were to analyze the Hg content in surface water collected from coastal areas of Makassar City and to analyze the target hazard risk effect due to the excessive exposure of water from the recognized as ecologically contaminated area.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This research applied an observational analytic design of cross-sectional studies. Direct measurement and laboratory sample analyses were conducted as well as a questionnaire was applied to obtain relevant, precise, and accurate data. Respondents’ characteristics related to education, habit, lifestyle, occupational smoking habits, and dietary were requested by the administered household interview questionnaire. Assay of the laboratory to analyze the magnitude of Hg in surface water was conducted. Respondents with volunteered based selected using stratified random sampling methods.
RESULTS: Results of the analysis of Hg distribution in surface water used kriging interpolation method showed that the highest concentration of Hg was in stations (22 and 23) around Area of Anjungan Losari Beach and Area of Anjungan Mandar Losari with 1.0013 and 1.0012 mg/l, respectively. While the lowest were in station 2 with 0.0011 and in station 26 Pelindo Jetti area with 0.0013 mg/l, respectively. Ecological Risk assessment indicated that the areas with the highest risk of ecology were such as Near Dermaga Kayu Bangkoa with 9.8, the Tourism area of Karaeng Batjo Tomb 9.7, and Tanjung Bayang beach with risk ecology 9.1 units, respectively. Furthermore, the magnitude of Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) values were 0.0093 in station 1 in Tourism area of Karaeng Batjo Tomb and 0.0089 units in station 24 of Port of Sukarno Hatta, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS: To conclude, Hg levels of contamination in water are still be tolerated in the current; however, its accumulate that potentially harmful in the near future. Ecological risk value was more than one that indicates at risks, although the THQ values are still below than the one that indicates safe.
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Lead, Mercury and Cadmium in Fish and Shellfish from the Indian Ocean and Red Sea (African Countries): Public Health Challenges. JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/jmse8050344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The main aim of this review was to assess the incidence of Pb, Hg and Cd in seafood from African countries on the Indian and the Red Sea coasts and the level of their monitoring and control, where the direct consumption of seafood without quality control are frequently due to the poverty in many African countries. Some seafood from African Indian and the Red Sea coasts such as mollusks and fishes have presented Cd, Pb and Hg concentrations higher than permitted limit by FAOUN/EU regulations, indicating a possible threat to public health. Thus, the operationalization of the heavy metals (HM) monitoring and control is strongly recommended since these countries have laboratories with minimal conditions for HM analysis.
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Cândido GS, Martins GC, Vasques ICF, Lima FRD, Pereira P, Engelhardt MM, Reis RHCL, José Marques J. Toxic effects of lead in plants grown in brazilian soils. ECOTOXICOLOGY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2020; 29:305-313. [PMID: 32076927 DOI: 10.1007/s10646-020-02174-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Lead (Pb) in soils can be transferred to plants, animals, and even humans. The toxicity of Pb is worrisome and therefore environmental quality criteria, established by laws to support the management of contaminated sites, have been developed to prevent its deleterious effects in a wide range of soils, uses, and occupations. In Brazil, the CONAMA Resolution 420/2009 established that Brazilian states may define their prevention values (PV) for metals in soils. However, the established values should be well studied, since a wide variation of sensitivity of species exposed to Pb is reported and several have a high tolerance. We aimed to evaluate Pb toxicity to validate the suitability of the current Brazilian Pb-prevention value. A trial was carried with two plant species (sorghum and soybean) grown in two tropical soils (Typic Hapludox and Rhodic Acrudox), following ISO 11.269-2 protocols (ISO 2012). The tested soils were contaminated with Pb-acetate at the following concentrations: 0, 200, 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 2200, 2800, and 3200 mg kg-1 of dry soil. Differences regarding species sensitivity were observed and sorghum seemed to be less sensitive to Pb concentration in soils. Soil characteristics as higher clay and organic matter content were responsible for decreasing the overall availability of Pb for plants. Using data from this study and from the literature, we constructed a species sensitivity distribution curve and calculated the HC5 (hazardous concentration to 5% of variables evaluated). The HC5 was 132.5 mg kg-1, which suggests that the PV currently used in Brazil (72 mg kg-1) is sufficiently protective for Brazilian soils.
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- Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, MG, 37200-000, Brazil
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Liu Y, Tan H, Zhou S, Dong KF, Xiao G. Regional characteristics of dietary lead intake in the Chinese population. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2019; 691:393-400. [PMID: 31323584 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.07.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Lead is known as a potent toxicant to human health and there is currently an issue with lead contamination of food in China. This study analysed the regional characteristics of dietary lead intake of the Chinese population and used this to assess the health risks for each region due to the presence of lead in different foods. Data of dietary lead intake was used from the 4th and 5th Chinese Total Diet Studies (CTDS) covering 12 to 20 provinces. Over 200 kinds of food samples were divided and analysed. Results showed that lead consumption varies from region to region, with some, such as Heibei, being at higher risk and consuming larger amounts, and others, such as Shanxi, being at lower risk. It was found that the spatial correlation between lead intake from meats and vegetables was 0.545. The strong association between meats and vegetables shows that lead contamination has a large effect on fresh foods. The food groups with the highest contribution to lead intake were cereals and vegetables, while the food categories with the lowest contribution were dairy products, sugar, and alcohol. The main food group contributing to lead intake in different regions was found to be cereals in Hebei, vegetables in Heilongjiang and Ningxia, and meats in Sichuan and Hunan. The food products contributing the most to lead intake were found to be kelp and nori in many provinces and other notable foods included processed and preserved soybean, meat, and fungus products. These results allow policy makers to better target their efforts when working on the issue of lead contamination, focusing on areas of high contamination, and to advise consumers to adjust their diets to avoid high risk foods as this issue is being resolved.
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- Yang Liu
- Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550001, China; School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China; China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100022, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550001, China
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- Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550001, China; School of Environment and Energy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100022, China
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- China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Beijing 100022, China; Guizhou Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550001, China.
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Vasconcelos Neto MCD, Silva TBC, Araújo VED, Souza SVCD. Lead contamination in food consumed and produced in Brazil: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Food Res Int 2019; 126:108671. [PMID: 31732043 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This systematic review (SR) evaluated evidence of lead (Pb) levels in foods consumed or produced in Brazil. Seventy-seven publications were included in this review, corresponding to a total of 8466 food samples that were grouped into 12 food categories with similar characteristics (infant food; sugar; beverages; meat and meat products; nuts, cocoa and products; fruits and fruit products; grains, cereals and products; milk and milk products; eggs; oil and fat spreads; vegetables and vegetable products and other foods). The random model was used to establish levels of Pb in food categories. We used the software R® to perform the meta-analysis. The overall occurrence of Pb was estimated at 0.0541 mg/kg, and ranged from 0.0004 mg/kg to 0.4842 mg/kg. The SR and meta-analysis presented relevant results about Pb contamination on foods, despite the high heterogeneity. They were understood as a viable strategy to answer questions regarding prevalence of Pb which is necessary for the risk assessment of Pb intake in foods.
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- Milton Cabral de Vasconcelos Neto
- Ezequiel Dias Foundation, Health Public Laboratory of Minas Gerais State, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30.5010-010, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Food Science, Department of Food Science (ALM), Faculty of Pharmacy (FAFAR), Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus da UFMG, Pampulha, 31270-010 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Medicines and Pharmaceutical Assistance, Faculty of Pharmacy (FAFAR), Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais 30531-901, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Medicines and Pharmaceutical Assistance, Faculty of Pharmacy (FAFAR), Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Food Science, Department of Food Science (ALM), Faculty of Pharmacy (FAFAR), Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Campus da UFMG, Pampulha, 31270-010 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Hurtado-Bermúdez S, Jurado-González JA, Santos JL, Díaz-Amigo CF, Aparicio I, Más JL, Alonso E. Geographical origin of bivalve molluscs in coastal areas using natural radioactivity fingerprinting and multivariate statistical analyses: Andalusian coast as case of study. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2019; 367:706-714. [PMID: 30658279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2019.01.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Revised: 01/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The presence of natural and artificial radionuclides in the marine environment produces the accumulation of radionuclides in bivalve molluscs consumed by humans, and therefore it could result in a radiological hazard. In this study, the activity concentrations of 210Po, 40K, 210Pb and 234Th were determined in different types of bivalve molluscs sampled during the period of May 2014-June 2015, along coastal areas from the Andalusian region (South of Spain), through alpha-particle spectrometry and low-level gamma-ray spectrometry. The activity concentrations of 210Po; 40K; 210Pb and 234Th varied between 40 ± 2 and 515 ± 9 Bq kg-1 dry weight (d.w.); 121 ± 7 and 674 ± 34 Bq kg-1 d.w.; ND (lower than limit of detection) and 73 ± 10 Bq kg-1 d.w.; and ND and 126 ± 27 Bq kg-1 d.w., respectively. The committed effective dose to humans was calculated to range from 41 to 479 μSv year-1. Both activity concentrations and dose levels were comparable to previous studies from other countries. Finally, a multivariate statistical analysis of natural radioactivity content allowed the discrimination between bivalve molluscs from Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts.
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- Santiago Hurtado-Bermúdez
- Servicio de Radioisótopos, Centro de Investigación, Tecnología e Innovación, Universidad de Sevilla, Av. Reina Mercedes 4B, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Control de Calidad de los Recursos Pesqueros, Agencia de Gestión Agraria y Pesquera de Andalucía, Ctra. Punta Umbría-Cartaya, km 12., 21459, El Rompido, Huelva, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, C/ Virgen de África 7, 41011 Sevilla, Spain
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- Laboratorio de Control de Calidad de los Recursos Pesqueros, Agencia de Gestión Agraria y Pesquera de Andalucía, Ctra. Punta Umbría-Cartaya, km 12., 21459, El Rompido, Huelva, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, C/ Virgen de África 7, 41011 Sevilla, Spain
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- Servicio de Radioisótopos, Centro de Investigación, Tecnología e Innovación, Universidad de Sevilla, Av. Reina Mercedes 4B, 41012 Sevilla, Spain; Departamento de Física Aplicada I, Universidad de Sevilla, Av. Reina Mercedes, 41012 Sevilla, Spain
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- Servicio de Radioisótopos, Centro de Investigación, Tecnología e Innovación, Universidad de Sevilla, Av. Reina Mercedes 4B, 41012 Sevilla, Spain; Departamento de Química Analítica, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, C/ Virgen de África 7, 41011 Sevilla, Spain.
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Lin YJ, Lin P. Probabilistic Integrated Human Mixture Risk Assessment of Multiple Metals Through Seafood Consumption. RISK ANALYSIS : AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SOCIETY FOR RISK ANALYSIS 2019; 39:426-438. [PMID: 30176170 DOI: 10.1111/risa.13183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2018] [Revised: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Inorganic arsenic (iAs), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and methylmercury (MeHg) are toxic metals that cause substantial health concern and are present in various seafood items. This study linked probabilistic risk assessment to the interactive hazard index (HIINT ) approach to assess the human mixture risk posed by the dietary intake of iAs, Cd, Pb, and MeHg from seafood for different age populations, and joint toxic actions and toxic interactions among metals were also considered in the assessment. We found that, in combination, an iAs-Cd-Pb-MeHg mixture synergistically causes neurological toxicity. Furthermore, an iAs-Cd-Pb mixture antagonistically causes renal and hematological effects and additively causes cardiovascular effect. Our results demonstrated that if toxic interactions are not considered, the health risk may be overestimated or underestimated. The 50th percentile HIINT estimates in all age populations for neurological, renal, cardiovascular, and hematological effects were lower than 1; however, the 97.5th percentile HIINT estimates might exceed 1. In particular, toddlers and preschoolers had the highest neurological risk, with 0.16 and 0.19 probabilities, respectively, of neurological HIINT exceeding 1. Saltwater fish consumption was the principal contributor to the health risk. We suggest that regular monitoring of metal levels in seafood, more precise dietary surveys, further toxicological data, and risk-benefit analysis of seafood consumption are warranted to improve the accuracy of human mixture risk assessment and determine optimal consumption.
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- Yi-Jun Lin
- Institute of Food Safety and Health Risk Assessment, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Food Safety and Health Risk Assessment, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan
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Paixão LB, Brandão GC, Araujo RGO, Korn MGA. Assessment of cadmium and lead in commercial coconut water and industrialized coconut milk employing HR-CS GF AAS. Food Chem 2019; 284:259-263. [PMID: 30744855 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.12.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this work, an analytical method for the determination of Cd and Pb in natural coconut water samples, industrialized coconut water samples and coconut milk using high-resolution continuum source graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (HR-CS GF AAS), after minimum treatment of the sample was developed. The analytical method was applied to 46 samples collected in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil). The ranges of concentrations obtained were: 0.42-18.72 μg L-1 Cd and <0.70-36.32 μg L-1 Pb for natural coconut water samples (n = 14); <0.06-1.49 μg L-1 Cd and 6.57-29.02 μg L-1 Pb for industrialized water coconut samples (n = 16); and <0.10-5.93 ng g-1 Cd and <0.85-22.41 ng g-1 Pb for coconut milk samples (n = 16). For all samples, Cd and Pb concentrations were below the maximum tolerated values recommended by Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, ANVISA).
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- Luciane B Paixão
- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Grupo de Pesquisa em Química Analítica, Campus Universitário de Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Grupo de Pesquisa em Química Analítica, Campus Universitário de Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; Universidade do Estado da Bahia, Departamento de Ciências Exatas e da Terra, Cabula, 41195-001 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Grupo de Pesquisa em Química Analítica, Campus Universitário de Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica, Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Grupo de Pesquisa em Química Analítica, Campus Universitário de Ondina, 40170-115 Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
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Multivariate data analysis of trace elements in bivalve molluscs: Characterization and food safety evaluation. Food Chem 2018; 273:64-70. [PMID: 30292376 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.02.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Four species of bivalve molluscs (Anomalocardia brasiliana, Iphigenia brasiliana, Lucina pectinata and Trachycardium muricatum) were collected in the Todos os Santos Bay (TSB), Bahia, Brazil, in order to evaluate As, Cd, Co, Cu, Cr, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, V and Zn levels and, consequently, the risk of bivalve mollusc consumption in humans. The samples were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP OES) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) after closed-vessel microwave digestion. The accuracy was confirmed using the certified reference materials of oyster tissue (NIST 1566b) and mussel tissue (NIST 2977), and the results were statistically equivalent to the certified values. Application of principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) showed a tendency to form two groups between samples of Lucina pectinata and Trachycardium muricatum. All species showed As and Cr concentrations higher than the maximum tolerable limit specified in Brazilian legislation.
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Mallongi A, Ane RL, Birawida AB. Ecological Risks of Contaminated Lead and the Potential Health Risks among School Children in Makassar Coastal Area, Indonesia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.3923/jest.2017.283.289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ishak AR, Mohamad S, Soo TK, Hamid FS. Leachate and Surface Water Characterization and Heavy Metal Health Risk on Cockles in Kuala Selangor. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.05.156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Brzezicha-Cirocka J, Grembecka M, Szefer P. Monitoring of essential and heavy metals in green tea from different geographical origins. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2016; 188:183. [PMID: 26899031 PMCID: PMC4762913 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-016-5157-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The present study measured the concentrations of toxic metals (Cd, Pb) and other elements (Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, Mn, Fe, Zn, Cu, Co, Cr, Ni) in tea leaves and their infusions. The total metal contents were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry. Phosphorus concentration was determined using an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. Assessment of the mineral composition enabled determination of the leaching percentage and the risk of exceeding provisional tolerable weekly intake for Cd through daily tea consumption. The concentrations of bioelements were analyzed based on the recommended daily intake values for each. According to recently established standards, green tea was found to be a rich source of Mn. The average Pb and Cd levels in a 200-mL beverage were 0.002 and 0.003 mg, respectively. Indian teas had the highest percentage of Cd leaching (43.8%) and Chinese tea had the lowest (9.41%). Multivariate analysis techniques such as factor analysis and cluster analysis were used to differentiate samples according to geographical origin (China, India, or Japan). Potassium, P, Mn, Fe, Cu, Co, and Cd were effective descriptors for the identification of tea samples from China, India, and Japan.
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- Justyna Brzezicha-Cirocka
- Department of Food Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, Gdansk, 80-416, Poland
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- Department of Food Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, Gdansk, 80-416, Poland.
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- Department of Food Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Al. Gen. J. Hallera 107, Gdansk, 80-416, Poland
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Abadi DRV, Dobaradaran S, Nabipour I, Lamani X, Ravanipour M, Tahmasebi R, Nazmara S. Comparative investigation of heavy metal, trace, and macro element contents in commercially valuable fish species harvested off from the Persian Gulf. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 22:6670-8. [PMID: 25414033 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-014-3852-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/10/2014] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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This study was performed to determine the differences between two commercial species of fish harvested off near the Kharg Island (one of the largest oil terminals in the world) in the Persian Gulf in terms of toxic metals, macro, and trace elements. Samples were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The results showed that Ca, Li, Mg, P, Se, Sn, Sr, and Zn concentrations were significantly different between the skin and muscle tissues of Scomberomorus guttatus but with the exception of P, there was no significant difference between element levels in the skin and muscle tissues of Otolithes ruber. The S. guttatus contained significantly higher levels of As, Sn, Se, and P in the muscle tissue and Zn in the skin tissue compared to the muscle and skin tissues of Otolithes ruber. The estimated daily intake of the toxic elements including As, Cd, Sb, Pb, and Sn via consumption of these fish were below the established guidelines but due to the potential contamination by oil activities near the island, continuous and permanent monitoring in this region is highly recommended.
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- Dariush Ranjbar Vakil Abadi
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Rishehr Street, Bushehr, P.O. Box 7518759577, Iran
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Ultrasound-assisted temperature-controlled ionic liquid microextraction for the preconcentration and determination of cadmium content in mussel samples. Food Control 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.10.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lemos VA, dos Santos Vieira EV. Method for the determination of cadmium, lead, nickel, cobalt and copper in seafood after dispersive liquid–liquid micro-extraction. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2014; 31:1872-8. [DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2014.964338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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