PCB concentrations in some foods from four European countries

Zuccato, Ettore; Grassi, Paola; Davoli, Enrico; Valdicelli, L; Wood, D. S.; Reitano, G.; Fanelli, Roberto

doi:10.1016/j.fct.2007.10.040

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“…The presence of PCB 28 and PCB 52 congeners has indicated a recent contamination event. Congeners' profile in our study are similar to those published in several recent studies (Bazzanti 1997;Zhao et al 2007;Vives et al 2005;Carubelli et al 2007;Zuccato et al 2008), confirming the fact that highly persistent di-ortho substituted PCB-138, 153 and 180 are the prevailing congeners in biological samples.…”

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Non-dioxin-like PCBs in ten different fish species from the Danube river in Serbia

Janković

Ćurčić

Radicevic

et al. 2010

Environ Monit Assess

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This work has been developed to examine the level of non-dioxin-like (ndl) PCBs (28, 52, 101, 138, 153 and 180) in (a) ten different freshwater fish species from the Danube river, (b) two sampling points: up and downstream of the industrial zone of the city of Pancevo (ecological hot spot in Serbia) and (c) two time points i.e., in 2001 and 2006. Obtained results would serve to analyse spatial, temporal and congener profile characteristics of ndl PCBs cumulated in fish tissues due to environmental pollution. Sixty-four samples of the following species were collected: wels (Silirus glanus), pike (Esox lucius), bream (Abramis brama), crucian carp (Carassius carassius), pike pearch (Stizostedion lucioperca), barbel (Barbus barbus), tench (Tinca tinca), sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus L.), common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis). Gas chromatography coupled with electron capture detector was used for analysis of ndl PCBs. Total ndl PCBs content in upstream samples ranged from 2.7 to 98.1 ng/g and from 4.9 to 68.3 ng/g in 2001 and 2006, respectively. During the 5 years, ndl PCBs content increased significantly in downstream samples i.e., ndl PCBs varied from 13.7 to 46.1 ng/g and from 14.4 to 107.2 ng/g in 2001 and 2006, respectively. PCBs 138 and 180 were predominant congeners in 2001, while in 2006 the most abundant PCB congeners were 138 and 153. In 2006, the presence of PCB 28 and PCB 52 has indicated a recent contamination event. Data on continual monitoring of PCBs in all relevant environmental compartments together with appropriate biomonitoring data are expected to give comprehensive insight into the fate and behaviour profile of these contaminants.

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Non-dioxin-like PCBs in ten different fish species from the Danube river in Serbia

Janković

Ćurčić

Radicevic

et al. 2010

Environ Monit Assess

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“…However, in each study, different PCB congeners were investigated. 4,5,7,8,10,17 Similarly to PAHs, concentrations of PCBs and dioxins in vegetables from control sites, ordinary fields, and from the market are presented (Table 3). Regarding PCB concentrations, it can be seen that field samples exhibit many times higher than in the control/uncontaminated fields and the lowest ones are detected in market products.…”

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“…40 Regarding individual PCDD/F congeners (Table 4), only few were frequently detected. [3][4][5][8][9][10]40 For example, in market potato and cauliflower samples from Hong Kong, only 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin (1,2,3,4,6,7,, octachloro dibenzo-p-dioxin (OCDD), 2,3,4,6,7,8-heptachloro dibenzofuran (2,3,4,6,7,, and octachloro dibenzofuran (OCDF) were detected in all samples. 9 In seven spinach samples from Japan, all congeners (except to 1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDF) were frequently detected, whereas in lettuce (n = 7) only 1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDD and OCDD were detected frequently.…”

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“…Of the 75 possible PCDDs and 135 PCDFs, scientific interest has been focused on the 17 PCDD/Fs (2,3,7,8-chlorine-substituted congeners) due to their higher toxicity and risk to human and environmental health. 5,7,10,38,39 Among the 209 PCB congeners, the most interesting and widely studied are the 12 dioxin-like PCBs (DL-PCBs) which can be mono-ortho (IUPAC Nos. 105, 114, 118, 123, 156, 157, 167, 189) or non-ortho substituted (also called coplanar PCB, IUPAC Nos.…”

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“…[1][2][3] In recent years, various levels of concentrations and different distribution patterns of PBTs have been reported in a variety of food matrices (e.g., fish, eggs, meat, edible oils, milk, vegetables, rice) and in a number of countries including China, the United States, Japan, Greece, Sweden, United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain, and others. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] Among various categories of food samples, those from animal origin exhibit the highest toxic equivalent factors (TEQs), possibly due to high bioconcentration factors of PBTs ought to their lipid content; nevertheless, consumption of vegetables contributes significantly to the total TEQ intake as well. This is because vegetables are very important for human nutrition 9, 10 and it has been reported that average annual consumption of vegetables in some countries can be as high as 100 kg pro capita.…”

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Levels of Organic Pollutants in Vegetables and Human Exposure Through Diet: A Review

Lü

Cai

Jones

et al. 2013

Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology

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The authors summarize the scientific literature on toxic organic microcontaminants in vegetables published during the last 15 years. A wide range of persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic organic pollutants have been studied, namely polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), phthalic acid esters (PAEs), and perfluorinated substances. The available literature data covers the occurrence of organic contaminants in vegetables and the subsequent human exposure, through ingestion. Benzo[a]pyrene equivalents (BaP eq ) were calculated following the concentrations of individual PAH in the literature and then compared. This review also summarizes Toxic Equivalent Concentrations (TEQ) and daily intake of PCDD/Fs, PCBs, and PBDEs through vegetable consumption. Temporal and spatial variations in contaminants concentrations are discussed. The existing scientific literature is critically evaluated regarding gaps, implications, and needs for future research.

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The Hudson River: A Case Study of PCB Contamination

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Welfinger‐Smith²

2011

Water and Sanitation‐Related Diseases and the Environment

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PCB concentrations in some foods from four European countries

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Non-dioxin-like PCBs in ten different fish species from the Danube river in Serbia

Non-dioxin-like PCBs in ten different fish species from the Danube river in Serbia

Levels of Organic Pollutants in Vegetables and Human Exposure Through Diet: A Review

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