Lead ammunition residues in the meat of hunted woodcock: a potential health risk to consumers
Wild meat often retains metallic particles originating from the ammunition fired by hunters. Since ammunition are traditionally lead (Pb)-based, the consumption of game meat may entail the ingestion of Pb embedded in tissues. To assess the related risks to human health, information is needed on the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-01-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2016.1142360 |