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Simionov IA, Călmuc M, Iticescu C, Călmuc V, Georgescu PL, Faggio C, Petrea ŞM. Human health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements and microplastics accumulation in products from the Danube River Basin fish market. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023; 104:104307. [PMID: 37914033 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2023.104307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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The present study aimed to quantify the concentration levels of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) such as aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, lead, zinc, and mercury, as well as microplastics occurrence in various tissues of fish and seafood species, commercialized in the Lower Danube River Basin. A health risk assessment analysis was performed based on the PTEs concentration levels in the muscle tissue. Estimated daily intake (EDI), target hazard quotient (THQ), hazard index (HI), and target cancer risk (TR) of PTEs were calculated. It was observed that the species within the seafood category registered the highest levels of PTEs. For instance, in the muscle tissue of bivalve Mytilus galloprovincialis (from the Black Sea), the highest value was observed in the case of Zn (37.693 mg/kg), and the presence of polystyrene polymer was identified. The values associated with EDI, THQ, HI, and TR of PTE exposure were significantly lower than 1.
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- Ira-Adeline Simionov
- Rexdan Research Infrastructure, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnologies and Aquaculture, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania
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- Rexdan Research Infrastructure, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania
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- Rexdan Research Infrastructure, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; Department of Chemistry, Physics and Environment, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania.
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- Rexdan Research Infrastructure, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania
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- Rexdan Research Infrastructure, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; Department of Chemistry, Physics and Environment, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98168 Messina, Italy
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- Rexdan Research Infrastructure, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania; Department of Food Science, Food Engineering, Biotechnologies and Aquaculture, "Dunarea de Jos" University Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania
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Torović L, Lukić D, Majkić T, Beara I. Elemental Profile and Health Risk of Fruška Gora Wines. Foods 2023; 12:2848. [PMID: 37569117 PMCID: PMC10417728 DOI: 10.3390/foods12152848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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The elemental composition of wine is influenced by endogenous sources and interventions from winemakers. The ICP-MS analysis of Fruška Gora wines (113) from vintages spanning across a decade (2011-2020), produced by 30 wineries and representing 18 autochthonous and international wine varieties, allowed a comprehensive insight into their elemental composition. Based on the mean concentrations of 23 investigated elements, B, Fe, and Mn, which were determined in mg per L of wine regardless of its colour or origin, were the most abundant. Red and white wines showed significant concentration differences in the case of B, Mn, and Sr (higher in red) as well as Be, Al, V, As, Mo, and Pb (higher in white). The elements of the highest toxicological concern were found in all (Pb and As) or almost all of the samples (Cd and Hg). Pb levels (maximum 47.1, 61.6, and 73.2 μg/L in red, rose, and white, respectively) were well below the legal limit. The applied risk assessment approaches (hazard quotient and index, margin of exposure) revealed no health concerns associated with consumption of Fruška Gora wines, except for a slightly increased lifetime cancer risk in the case of high wine consumption, and thus supported the promotion of Fruška Gora wines in the highly competitive international market.
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- Ljilja Torović
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- Center for Medical and Pharmaceutical Investigations and Quality Control, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
- Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina, Futoška 121, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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- Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina, Futoška 121, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (T.M.); (I.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Biochemistry and Environmental Protection, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (T.M.); (I.B.)
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Nechita C, Iordache AM, Voica C, Costinel D, Botoran OR, Popescu DI, Șuvar NS. Evaluating the Chemical Hazards in Wine Production Associated with Climate Change. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071526. [PMID: 37048347 PMCID: PMC10094511 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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The climate warming trend challenges the chemical risk associated with wine production worldwide. The present study investigated the possible difference between chemical wine profile during the drought year 2012 compared to the post-drought year 2013. Toxic metals (Cd and Pb), microelements (Mn, Ni, Zn, Al, Ba, and Cu), macroelements (Na, Mg, K, Ca, and P), isotopic ratios (87Sr/86Sr and 206Pb/207Pb), stable isotopes (δ18O, δ13C, (D/H)I, and (D/H)II), and climatic data were analyzed. The multivariate technique, correlation analysis, factor analysis, partial least squares–discriminant analysis, and hierarchical cluster analysis were used for data interpretation. The maximum temperature had a maximum difference when comparing data year apart. Indeed, extreme droughts were noted in only the spring and early summer of 2012 and in 2013, which increased the mean value of ground frost days. The microelements, macroelements, and Pb presented extreme effects in 2012, emphasizing more variability in terms of the type of wine. Extremely high Cd values were found in the wine samples analyzed, at up to 10.1 µg/L. The relationship between precipitation and δ18O from wine was complex, indicating grape formation under the systematic influence of the current year precipitation, and differences between years were noted. δ13C had disentangled values, with no differentiation between years, and when coupled with the deuterium–hydrogen ratio, it could sustain the hypothesis of possible adulteration. In the current analysis, the 87Sr/86Sr showed higher values than in other Romanian studies. The temperature had a strong positive correlation with Pb, while the ground frost day frequency correlated with both Pb and Cd toxic elements in the wine. Other significant relationships were disclosed between the chemical properties of wine and climate data. The multivariate statistical analysis indicated that heat stress had significant importance in the chemical profile of the wine, and the ground frost exceeded the influence of water stress, especially in Transylvania.
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- Constantin Nechita
- National Research and Development Institute for Forestry “Marin Drăcea”—INCDS, 128 Boulvard Eroilor, 077190 Voluntari, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, ICSI, 4 Uzinei Str., 240050 Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat Str., 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, ICSI, 4 Uzinei Str., 240050 Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, ICSI, 4 Uzinei Str., 240050 Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei 54, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Research and Development Institute of Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies, ICSI, 4 Uzinei Str., 240050 Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Splaiul Independentei 54, 050044 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Research and Development in Mine Safety and Protection to Explosion, 32-34 General Vasile Milea Str., 332047 Petroșani, Romania
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Dumitriu Gabur GD, Gabur I, Cucolea EI, Costache T, Rambu D, Cotea VV, Teodosiu C. Investigating Six Common Pesticides Residues and Dietary Risk Assessment of Romanian Wine Varieties. Foods 2022; 11:foods11152225. [PMID: 35892809 PMCID: PMC9368409 DOI: 10.3390/foods11152225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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The food and environmental safety debate extends to the use of pesticides in agriculture including the wine sector, which is one of the most intensive pesticide users across the agricultural sector. Pesticide utilisation is a common agricultural practice to protect fruits and plants from pathogens and insects while maintaining high production levels. Grapevine is generally a crop that is subject to intensive phytosanitary treatments, and therefore, it can be assumed that pesticide residues will accumulate in the vine-shoots and, later on, end up in the grapes and wines. The aim of this study was to determine the pesticide content in red, rosé, and white wines after phytosanitary treatments applied in the vineyard and their impact on long-term dietary risks. The following six pesticides were analysed: oxathiapiprolin, myclobutanil, iprovalicarb, tebuconazole, chlorantraniliprole, and acetamiprid. Samples were extracted using the QuEChERS (quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged, and safe) method and analysed for the residues of pesticides by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Results indicated that the observed pesticides in the wine samples ranged between 0.05 and 0.75 ng/g. Dietary risks due to pesticide residues for women and men were evaluated using the estimated daily intake (EDI), hazard quotient (HQ), and hazard index (HI) of wines. The HQs and HIs did not surpass the 1 value (HQ, HI < 1) for both women and men, denoting that the concentrations of pesticide residues in these wine samples do not pose any immediate risk to consumers. Moreover, a pesticide residue intake model (PRIMo) model analysis was conducted, and the results suggest that European adult consumers have a low pesticide residue intake due to moderate wine consumption. However, pesticide residue intakes have been associated with several human health problems and high toxicity levels, therefore reliable analytical methods to monitor their presence in horticultural crops is crucial for clean and safe food products and healthy consumers.
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- Georgiana-Diana Dumitriu Gabur
- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
- Faculty of Horticulture, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 700490 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Plant Science, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 700490 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (I.G.); (C.T.)
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- Scient Research Centre for Instrumental Analysis, Tancabești, 077167 Ilfov, Romania; (E.I.C.); (T.C.); (D.R.)
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- Scient Research Centre for Instrumental Analysis, Tancabești, 077167 Ilfov, Romania; (E.I.C.); (T.C.); (D.R.)
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- Scient Research Centre for Instrumental Analysis, Tancabești, 077167 Ilfov, Romania; (E.I.C.); (T.C.); (D.R.)
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- Faculty of Horticulture, Iasi University of Life Sciences, 700490 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering and Management, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
- Correspondence: (I.G.); (C.T.)
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Jalali M, Fakhri R. Evaluation of macro and trace elements content of wild edible Iranian plants and their contribution to dietary reference intakes. J Food Compost Anal 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Griboff J, Horacek M, Wunderlin DA, Monferrán MV. Differentiation Between Argentine and Austrian Red and White Wines Based on Isotopic and Multi-Elemental Composition. FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fsufs.2021.657412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In this work, the characterization of white and red wines from Austria and Argentina was carried out based on the isotopic and multi-elemental profile data. They were determined using vanguard techniques such as isotope ratio mass spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. In particular, Al, As, B, Ca, Co, Cu, Fe, K, Li, Mg, Mn, Na, Ni, Pb, Rb, Sr, V, Zn, δ18O, and δ13C were determined. The results show that the samples of wines from Argentina generally present higher concentrations of the elements analyzed compared to Austrian wines. δ18O values from wine water were characteristic of each country, while δ13C values from ethanol did not present any geographical distinction. Linear discriminant analysis using isotopes and elements allowed us to classify 100% of the wines according to the origin and additionally, 98.4% when separately investigating red and white wines. The elements Sr, Li, V, Pb, B, Mn, Co, Rb, As, Na, Mg, Zn, and δ18O were identified as sensitive indicators capable of differentiate wines according to their production origin. Furthermore, Sr, Li, Na, δ13C, δ18O, Ca, B, Fe, Mn, V, Mg, Co, and Zn contributed to the differentiation of wines according to origin and color. To our knowledge, it is the first work that involves the measurement of a wide range of elements and stable isotopes in white and red wines in Argentina, as well as in Austria. This research highlights the power of the application of stable isotopes and multi-element data in multivariate statistical analysis, in order to obtain an accurate differentiation of wines origin.
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