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Metals and organic contaminants in bivalve molluscs

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the accumulation of chemical contaminants in bivalve shellfish and the implications of this accumulation on the safety assessment of shellfish. It focuses primarily on metals because of the extensive available studies on the bioaccumulation of metals in bivalve molluscs, although some representative organic contaminants are also briefly mentioned. Among the metals, a few representative non-essential and toxic metals such as Cd are discussed, as recently there has been an increasing concern about Cd concentrations in bivalves due to new safety standards in shellfish. © 2009 Woodhead Publishing Limited All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationShellfish safety and quality
EditorsSandra E. Shumway, Gary E. Rodrick
PublisherWoodhead Publishing
Chapter9
Pages228-247
ISBN (Electronic)9781845695576
ISBN (Print)9781845691523, 9781420077926
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameWoodhead Publishing in food science, technology, and nutrition

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