Data di Pubblicazione:
2018
Citazione:
Occurrence of antibiotics in mussels and clams from various FAO areas / L.M. Chiesa, M. Nobile, R. Malandra, S. Panseri, F. Arioli. - In: FOOD CHEMISTRY. - ISSN 0308-8146. - 240(2018 Feb), pp. 16-23. [10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.07.072]
Abstract:
Filter feeders, like mussels and clams, are suitable bioindicators of environmental pollution. These shellfish, when destined for human consumption, undergo a depuration step that aims to nullify their pathogenic microorganism load and decrease chemical contamination. Nevertheless, the lack of contamination by drugs may not be guaranteed. Antimicrobials are a class of drugs of particular concern due to the increasing phenomenon of antibiotic resistance. Their use in breeding and aquaculture is a major cause of this. We developed a multiclass method for the HPLCâMS/MS analysis of 29 antimicrobials, validated according to the Commission Decision 2002/657/UE guidelines, and applied it to 50 mussel and 50 clam samples derived from various Food and Agricultural Organisation marine zones. The results obtained, indicate a negligible presence of antibiotics. Just one clam sample showed the presence of oxytetracycline at a concentration slightly higher than the European Union Maximum residue limit set for fish.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Antibiotics; Clam; HPLC-MS/MS; Mussel
Elenco autori:
L.M. Chiesa, M. Nobile, R. Malandra, S. Panseri, F. Arioli
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