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A systematic review of fish adulteration and contamination in Bangladesh: A way forward to food safety.

A systematic review of fish adulteration and contamination in Bangladesh: A way forward to food safety.

Authors :
Khan, Md. Akhtaruzzaman
Hossain, Md. Emran
Islam, Md. Sayemul
Rahman, Mohammad Saidur
Sudhakaran, Pratheesh Omana
Dey, Madan Mohan
Source :
Reviews in Aquaculture; Sep2023, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p1574-1589, 16p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

For decades, the world has been plagued by widespread food adulteration, and Bangladesh is no exception. Dishonest business people and fish farmers unlawfully utilize various preservatives to avoid rotting and extend the shelf life of fish. Although previous research has examined the level of formalin use in fish bodies, no studies focusing on all aspects of fish adulteration and contamination in Bangladesh have been carried out. In this context, the aim of this review is to explore the extent and magnitude of illegal fish adulteration and contamination in Bangladesh. Among the 37 reviewed studies, 11 of them highlighted formalin adulteration in fish samples and fish feed. The extent of formalin use varied between local and imported fish, and between large and small fish. Imported and large fish were substantially more formalinā€contaminated. Several investigations have discovered that antibiotic levels in farm water and fish feed exceed the permitted level. Farmers have used growth promoters incautiously. This study also identifies that certain metal substances, such as chromium, lead, arsenic, cadmium, iron, mercury and cobalt, have been frequently found in fish bodies and feed samples. Furthermore, a distinct type of fish adulteration caused by aromatic compounds has emerged recently. The findings and their ramifications are extremely concerning for human lives. However, since each study employed a different testing kit, the results were quite distinct. Thus, the adoption of a precise and sensitive kit is strongly recommended. The government should make it a top priority to solve the problem of fish adulteration by implementing appropriate food safety laws and policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17535123
Volume :
15
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Reviews in Aquaculture
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
172021929
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.12801