Title of article :
Determination of Iron and Chromium Levels in Canned Fish Produced in Factories of Khuzestan Province, Southwest of Iran
Author/Authors :
Nazari Khorasgani, Zahra Nanotechnology Research Center - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz , Raesi Vanani, Atefeh Department of Toxicology - School of Pharmacy - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz , Khodayar, Mohammad Javad Department of Toxicology - School of Pharmacy - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz , Kalantari, Heibatullah Department of Toxicology - School of Pharmacy - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz , Mansouri, Farhad Department of Toxicology - School of Pharmacy - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz , Varnaseri, Golnaz Toxicology Research Center - Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz
Abstract :
Background: The heavy metal pollutions were accumulated in aquatic animals such as fish. Whereas
consumption of canned fish is increased in many countries, contaminated fish meat would make a hazard to
food security and public health. In this study, the levels ofiron and chromium were measured in canned fish
products in in Khuzestan, Iran, in 2015.
Methods: Forty-six of canned fish composite samples were analyzed for levels of iron and chromium after
dry digestion and then determined by atomic absorption spectrometry.
Results: The mean concentrations of A and B canned brandsfor iron were 4.6504348 and 0.1908696 and
for chromium were 1.36030435 and 0.67629565, respectively. There were significant differences in the iron
and chromium levels between two brands of canned fishes (P<0.05).Varieties of canned fishes were within
FAO/WHO, U.S. FDA, U.S. EPA and U.K for iron and chromium.
Conclusion: According to US EPA health criteria for carcinogens, there was no health risk to chromium in
canned fish.
Keywords :
Atomic Absorption Spectrometry , Chromium , Canned Fish , Heavy Metals , Iran , Iron
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
