HEAVY METALS CONTAMINATION IN FISH OF THE LIGURIAN SEA

HEAVY METALS CONTAMINATION IN FISH OF THE LIGURIAN SEA

Aim of this investigation was to evaluate heavy metals contamination (mercury, cadmium and lead) in fish and shellfish from Ligurian Sea. 58 muscle samples (45 fish and 13 shellfish) were collected and analyzed. 20 samples exceeded the maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by regulation for mercury (16...

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Main Authors:	M. Prearo, M. Leogrande, M. Pellegrino, P. Arsieni, R. Tarasco, M.C Abete, S. Squadrone, I. Giorgi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress Publications 2013-02-01
Series:	Italian Journal of Food Safety
Subjects:	Heavy metals contamination, Fish and shellfish muscle, Ligurian Sea
Online Access:	http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/1126

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