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The Concentration of Potentially Toxic Elements (Ptes) in the Muscle of Crabs: A Global Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Health Risk Assessment Publisher Pubmed

Summary: Meta-analysis shows high levels of toxic elements in crab muscle pose health risks globally. #FoodSafety #ToxicElements

Mahmudiono T1 ; Mansur Khalaf Alkhazaleh J2 ; Mohammadi H3 ; Daraei H4, 5 ; Javid A6, 7 ; Sarafraz M6 ; Heidarinejad Z8 ; Fakhri Y9 ; Atamaleki A10 ; Mousavi Khaneghah A11, 12
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Source: International Journal of Environmental Health Research Published:2024


Abstract

The concentration of PTEs in the muscle of crabs, was meta-analyzed using a random-effects model based on countries’ subgroups. The non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks related to the ingestion of PTEs via the consumption of crab fish were estimated. The meta-analysis included one hundred and eight papers with 109 data reports. The rank order of PTEs based on pooled (mean) concentration in the muscle of crabs was Ni (4.490 mg/kg-ww) > Pb (1.891 mg/kg-ww) >As (1.601 mg/kg-ww) > Cd (1.101 mg/kg-ww). The results showed that adults and children consumers in many countries are at risk of non-carcinogenicity due to ingestion of Ni, Pb, As, and Cd and carcinogenicity risk due to As. Therefore, the bioaccumulation of PTEs in the muscle of crabs can be considered a global health risk. Hence, to decrease the health risk of PTEs in the muscle of crabs, continuous monitoring and reducing the emission of PTEs in aquatic environments are recommended. © 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
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