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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), arsenic, chromium and lead in warty crab (Eriphia verrucosa): occurrence and risk assessment.

Authors :
Lambiase, Sara
Ariano, Andrea
Serpe, Francesco Paolo
Scivicco, Marcello
Velotto, Salvatore
Esposito, Mauro
Severino, Lorella
Source :
Environmental Science & Pollution Research; Jul2021, Vol. 28 Issue 26, p35305-35315, 11p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

This study assesses the PAH and heavy metal levels in muscle of warty crabs (Eriphia verrucosa), from the northern coast of the Campania region improving the data on toxic contaminants in this crustacean. The results showed a minimal PAH contamination; the mean concentrations were as follows: 0.2, 1.6 and 1.7 μg kg<superscript>-1</superscript> wet weight (ww) for BaP, PAH4 and PAH6, respectively. Regarding the levels of the two PAHs not included in the European regulations, the BkF mean concentration was 0.1 μg kg<superscript>-1</superscript> ww, while DahA was detected only in 10.7% of samples. Pb and Cr were also detected at low levels with mean values of 0.068 and 0.468 mg kg<superscript>-1</superscript> ww, respectively; instead, high As levels, with a mean value of 5.021 mg kg<superscript>-1</superscript> ww, were found. Considering the EWIs and the ILCRs calculated in this study, the PAH, Pb and Cr contamination levels found in the edible part of the crabs resulted safe for human consumption. Contrariwise, the ILCR calculated for the As exceeded the acceptable level of cancer risk, although the calculation did not refer to the inorganic form which is the only one recognized as carcinogenic. Hence, this study shows that warty crabs can accumulate environmental contaminants in their muscle tissue representing an important route of exposure to these toxics for the local population that regularly consumes them. This finding highlights the importance of monitoring the presence of these pollutants in crabs and in general in all fish and seafood in order to ensure food safety for consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09441344
Volume :
28
Issue :
26
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Environmental Science & Pollution Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151879236
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14824-3