Monitoring the presence of domoic acid in the production areas of bivalve molluscs

Monitoring the presence of domoic acid in the production areas of bivalve molluscs

Algal biotoxins, chemical compounds produced by some microscopic algae, constitute the <em>phytoplankton</em>. The mussels, feeding on phytoplankton, can accumulate these compounds to become themselves toxic. There have been several cases of food poisoning by consumption of contaminated...

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Main Authors: Rachele Rossi, Olga Arace, Maria Giovanna Buonomo, Daniela Capozzo, Vincenzo Castellano, Samantha Imbimbo, Vittorio Soprano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-09-01
Series:Italian Journal of Food Safety
Subjects:
Domoic acid
Production areas
Bivalve molluscs
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ijfs/article/view/5706

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