期刊名称：Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
印刷版ISSN：2350-7756
电子版ISSN：2350-8442
出版年度：2015
卷号：4.5
期号：7348
页码：118-124
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出版社：Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas
摘要：The main objective of the study was to determine the presence of lead in the head, flesh and internalorgans of roundscad (Decapterus macrosoma) collected from three sampling stations along Batangas Bay, Philippines . It is done to assess if the lead levels are still within the safety level set by United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) . Quantitative analysis following Association of Official Analytical Chemists ( AOAC ) official method confirmed the presence of lead in the head, flesh and internal organs of round scad. Lead analysis of round scad was carried out using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectros copy. The internal organs of round scad was found to contain the highest amount of lead as compared to the muscle and the head. Round scad samples collected along Batangas Bay had mean lead concentration which is below the USEPA and FDA’s standard and can be considered safe for consumption. Continuous monitoring of lead content of roundscad is recommended to effectively investigate the risk and effects of heavy metals on the environment and on the general public’s welfare.
