HEAVY METALS CONTAMINATION IN FISH OF THE LIGURIAN SEA
Aim of this investigation was to evaluate heavy metals contamination (mercury, cadmium and lead) in fish and shellfish from Ligurian Sea. 58 muscle samples (45 fish and 13 shellfish) were collected and analyzed. 20 samples exceeded the maximum residue limits (MRLs) set by regulation for mercury (16...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2013-02-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Food Safety |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/1126 |