- International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences
- Volume:4 Issue:2
- Mercury intake via consumption of imported Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in Istanbul
Mercury intake via consumption of imported Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in Istanbul
Authors : Şafak ULUSOY, Sühendan MOL
Pages : 165-172
Doi:10.31015/jaefs.2020.2.6
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Publication Date : 2020-06-15
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :The aims of this study were to determine the concentrations of mercury insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Hg); in frozen imported Atlantic mackerel consumed in Istanbul and to predict their potential health consequences. In this study, the concentration of Hg was determined following US EPA Method 7473 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(2007); using a direct mercury analyzer insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DMA-1);. Mercury level of the Atlantic mackerel ranged between 0.045 to 0.065 mg/kg. The mercury levels were well below the limit value of 1.00 mg/kg wet weight insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EC, 2006; Turkish Food Codex, 2011); for fish such as mackerel. The potential human health risks of Atlantic mackerel sold in Istanbul were also assessed in terms of Hg levels. The estimated weekly intakes insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(EWI); of the mercury were lower than established provisional tolerable weekly intakes insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PTWI);. Target hazard quotient insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(THQ); values were below 1, indicating that Atlantic mackerel consumption is not a potential health risk in adults and children. According to the amount of Hg, this fish can be consumed safely 3 times a week. Furthermore, it is determined that consumption of fish from the IV. Region 4 times a week will not be a problem because of the low amount of Hg. Our results provide a good tool to determine the Hg exposure of Turkish consumers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(adult and children); via Atlantic mackerel consumption in terms of food monitoring and food safety.Keywords : Mercury, Scomber scombrus, health risk, PTWI, THQ
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