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Food Additives & Contaminants: Part B
Surveillance
Volume 8, 2015 - Issue 3
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Trace elements in Thunnus thynnus from Mediterranean Sea and benefit–risk assessment for consumers

Giuseppa Di BellaDepartment of Environment Safety, Territory Food and Health Sciences “Carmelo Abbate”, University of Messina, S. Agata, Messina, Italy
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Angela Giorgia PotortìDepartment of Environment Safety, Territory Food and Health Sciences “Carmelo Abbate”, University of Messina, S. Agata, Messina, Italy
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Vincenzo Lo TurcoDepartment of Environment Safety, Territory Food and Health Sciences “Carmelo Abbate”, University of Messina, S. Agata, Messina, Italy
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Daniel BuaDepartment of Environment Safety, Territory Food and Health Sciences “Carmelo Abbate”, University of Messina, S. Agata, Messina, Italy
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Patrizia LicataDepartment of Environment Safety, Territory Food and Health Sciences “Carmelo Abbate”, University of Messina, S. Agata, Messina, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Nicola CiceroDepartment of Environment Safety, Territory Food and Health Sciences “Carmelo Abbate”, University of Messina, S. Agata, Messina, Italy
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Giacomo DugoDepartment of Environment Safety, Territory Food and Health Sciences “Carmelo Abbate”, University of Messina, S. Agata, Messina, Italy
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Pages 175-181 | Received 07 Jan 2015, Accepted 13 Mar 2015, Published online: 27 May 2015
 
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Abstract

Trace elemental levels were determined by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry in muscle, eggs and sperm of 23 Thunnus thynnus fishes collected from May to August 2013 in the Mediterranean Sea. Zn, Mn, Fe, Cu, Cr, Ni and Se content was compared with Recommended Daily Allowances. Cd, Hg and Pb concentrations were below the maximum limits fixed by the European Legislation. Tuna food safety was evaluated considering Tolerable Weekly Intake (TWI) or Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake for As, Hg, Cd and Pb. Only BMDL01 data for As and Pb were calculated as established by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committed on Food Additives. The daily consumption of fresh tuna ensures a good intake of these elements. None of the tested samples surpassed the European maximum limits. Cd, Hg and Pb remained within safety margins, while As is slightly higher than the provisional TWI.

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