Toxic metal and metalloid contamination in seafood from an eutrophic Brazilian estuary and associated public health risks

P de Almeida Rodrigues, RG Ferrari… - Marine Pollution …, 2022 - Elsevier
Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022Elsevier
Guanabara Bay (GB) is a highly contaminated estuarine system and an important fishing
area in Southeastern Brazil. In this regard, knowledge concerning the association of certain
contaminants in seafood to abiotic factors and human health risk assessments is still
understudied. Therefore, this study aimed to quantify nine toxic elements in highly
consumed crabs, shrimp, and squid, and associate the results with abiotic factors. A human
health risk assessment was also performed. Our findings indicate that crabs are the main …
Abstract
Guanabara Bay (GB) is a highly contaminated estuarine system and an important fishing area in Southeastern Brazil. In this regard, knowledge concerning the association of certain contaminants in seafood to abiotic factors and human health risk assessments is still understudied. Therefore, this study aimed to quantify nine toxic elements in highly consumed crabs, shrimp, and squid, and associate the results with abiotic factors. A human health risk assessment was also performed. Our findings indicate that crabs are the main bioaccumulators. Transparency and depth were noteworthy for all three taxonomic groups. In general, contaminant concentrations were below the limits established by different international agencies, except for As, which was higher than the Brazilian limit (1 mg kg−1). However, the Hazard Index identified risks to consumer health for the ingestion of seafood. This study emphasizes the importance of jointly evaluating different toxic elements, for a more accurate health risk assessment.
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