Contaminant levels in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, and their diets from Missouri coldwater hatcheries
Organochlorine and metal contaminants often occur in commercial fish diets and can accumulate in fish to levels of concern for human consumption. Contaminant levels were investigated in diet and rainbow trout fillets from Missouri coldwater hatcheries used in 'put and take' fisheries. The average fillet:diet ratio was <0.1 for lead and cadmium, 0.4-0.6 for organochlorine compounds, and about 0.8 for mercury. Trout fillet concentrations for all contaminants were low (<50 ng/g) and below Missouri's fish consumption advisory trigger levels. ?? 2008 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2008 |
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Title | Contaminant levels in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, and their diets from Missouri coldwater hatcheries |
DOI | 10.1007/s00128-008-9374-0 |
Authors | M.J. McKee, G.B. Kromrey, T.W. May, C.E. Orazio |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology |
Index ID | 70000525 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |