Analysis of Heavy Metal Content in Four Kinds of Edible Seafood from Pujun Market in Foshan City

Abstract

Objective: To analyze and evaluate the heavy metal content of edible seafood products in Pujun Market in Foshan city. Methods: 4 common seafood products ( Metapenaeus ensis , Mantis shrimp , Ruditapes philippinarum , and Monetaria moneta (Linnaeus)) were selected from Pujun Market in Foshan city. The amounts of heavy metals lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and total arsenic (As) were determined by ICP-MS method. The test results were evaluated according to the national standard “National Standard for Food Safety-Limits of Contaminant in Food” (GB2762-2022). Results: The heavy metal content of 4 seafood samples met the limit of national standard GB2762-2022. Con-clusion: No heavy metal pollution was found in the seafood products sold in Foshan Pujun Market.