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Toxic elements in Sardina pilchardus and food toxicological significance

2022; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 15; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/19393210.2022.2081733

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Melinda Plachy, András Bartha, Péter Budai, Péter Palotás, József Lehel,

Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology

Cd, Hg, and Pb concentrations were investigated in Sardina pilchardus fish. Samples originated from the Atlantic Northeast fishing area 27 and were analysed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy. The aim of the study was to estimate the health impact of consumption, based on the concentrations and calculated exposure for each element. Based on the average total arsenic concentration of 3.26 ± 0.39 mg/kg in the samples, the estimated inorganic arsenic content and calculated PTWI suggested that the samples do not pose a health risk for consumers. Cadmium content of the samples was also not considered hazardous, as both the measured concentrations and PTMI values were below the specified limits. Lead concentration exceeded the maximum limit in 73% of the samples, while calculated average weekly intake was below the recommended level. The measured mercury concentrations exceeded the maximum limit in only 5% of the samples.