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8.3.8 Toxic metals
Toxic metals like Cd, Hg, Se, Pb etc. above normal level affect the safety and marketability of foods. Many countries have standards. Older ones have higher levels than younger ones of the same species. Presence of cadmium in cephalopods exported from India is reported. Control by minimizing pollution & environmental monitoring
Organochlorine pesticides & polychlorinated biphenyls
Important compounds of concern are
It pose special problems in the environment because they are
Permitted levels in seafood
Control
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