Human exposure to PCDD/Fs and PCBs through consumption of fish and seafood in Catalonia (Spain): Temporal trend
Perelló, G; Díaz-Ferrero, J; Llobet, JM; Castell, V; Vicente, E; Nadal, M; Domingo, JL
HERO ID
2919922
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2015
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 2919922 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2015 |
| Title | Human exposure to PCDD/Fs and PCBs through consumption of fish and seafood in Catalonia (Spain): Temporal trend |
| Authors | Perelló, G; Díaz-Ferrero, J; Llobet, JM; Castell, V; Vicente, E; Nadal, M; Domingo, JL |
| Journal | Food and Chemical Toxicology |
| Volume | 81 |
| Page Numbers | 28-33 |
| Abstract | The concentrations of PCDD/Fs and 18 PCBs (DL- and NDL-) were analyzed in 16 fish and seafood species widely consumed in Catalonia (Spain). The exposure of these pollutants was subsequently estimated according to various groups of population. The concentrations of PCDD/Fs and PCBs showed an important decrease in relation to the baseline study (2000) and our last survey (2008). Sardine and red mullet were the species showing the highest pollutant concentrations, while canned tuna and cuttlefish presented the lowest levels. Sardine was the main contributor to the exposure of PCDD/Fs and PCBs. In contrast, swordfish was the species with the lowest contribution to the exposure of PCDD/Fs, DL-PCBs, and PCDD/Fs+DL-PCBs, while clam was the minor contributor for NDL-PCBs and total PCBs. For all groups of population, the current intakes of PCDD/Fs and PCBs were lower than the TDI (1-4 pg WHO-TEQ/kg body weight/day), being children the group with the highest exposure. However, this exposure should not mean a health risk for this group of population. The current intake of PCDD/Fs and PCBs through fish and seafood consumption was similar or even lower than most values reported in recent studies all over the world. |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.fct.2015.04.010 |
| Pmid | 25862955 |
| Wosid | WOS:000356740500003 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | PCDD/Fs; PCBs; Fish and seafood; Dietary exposure; Risk assessment; Catalonia (Spain) |