Occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) in selected seafoods from the straits of Malacca and their associated health risk to consumers

CHE RI, SITI SARAH (2022) Occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) in selected seafoods from the straits of Malacca and their associated health risk to consumers. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Since seafood is a class of delicacy for humans, the quantities of PAHs are of relevance. Seafood has become more popular worldwide. Shellfish and fish are two types of seafood that come from the sea. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in selected seafood samples (bartail flathead, mangrove harper, torpedo scad, Indian mackerel, bluespot mullet, snubnose pompano and chub mackerel) from Straits of Malacca and their associated health risk to consumers. Methodology: PAHs in seafood samples were extracted using ultrasonication and quantified using a gas-chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) was applied to evaluate the potential carcinogenic health risk of consumption in selected PAHs contaminated seafood. Results and Discussion: Thirteen PAHs were detected in the selected seafood samples that ranged from less than limit of quantification (LOQ) to 66.56 ng/kg. The mean concentration of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) of all seven seafood samples were not exceeded the maximum limit of European Union which is 5 μg/kg. Amongst seven selected seafood samples, the highest mean concentration of total 13 PAHs was Valamugil seheli (bluespot mullet) with 85.99 μg/kg, whereas the lowest mean concentration of total 13 PAHs was Megalaspis sordyla (torpedo scad) (24.49 μg/kg). The result of incremental lifetime risk cancer (ILCR) for the consumption of selected seafoods were at acceptable risk level (10-6). Conclusion: This study provides a baseline data on PAHs contamination in selected seafood in Straits of Malacca. Although the results show that the investigated seafood is safe for human consumption, consumers should aware that seafood intake could potentially affect the carcinogenic health risk. Keywords: PAHs, Seafood, Straits of Malacca, GC-MS, ILCR

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Hafizzuddin Hamidon
Date Deposited:	23 Aug 2023 02:27
Last Modified:	23 Aug 2023 02:27
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1044

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