Determination of cadmium, lead and mercury residual levels in meat of canned light tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis and Thunnus albacares) and fresh little tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus) in Libya

Surveillance for mercury (Hg), lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) contamination in tuna products is crucial for consumer food safety. Hg, Pb and Cd contaminants were monitored in a total of 60 specimens of fresh little tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus) and popular brands of skipjack and yellowfin (Katsuwonus p...

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Main Authors: S.K. Abolghait, A.M. Garbaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2015-09-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/2015/Volume%205%20%282%29/OVJ-088-06-15%20S.K.%20Abolghait%20and%20A.M.%20Garbaj.pdf