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Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2025 Apr 30;:1-12. doi: 10.1080/19440049.2025.2494215.
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Safe consumption of marine invaders: a snapshot of Diadema setosum contamination levels in the frame of European novel food standards.

Tavoloni T , Bacchiocchi S , Stramenga A , Siracusa M , Ciriaci M , Griffoni F , Azzurro E , Piersanti A .


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Consuming marine invaders is increasingly recognized as an effective strategy for controlling their populations. Following European legislation (Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 on novel foods), it is crucial to ensure that these invasive species are safe for consumption. This study presents the first screening of potential contaminants in gonad samples of Diadema setosum, an invasive sea urchin species, offering a snapshot of contamination levels. The study analyzed Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Marine biotoxins (MBs), and a broad spectrum of inorganic elements, including heavy metals. The results showed that all analyzed contaminants were significantly below the maximum limits set for regulated fishery products in Europe, though some concerns arose from the levels of cadmium (Cd) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) detected in certain specimens. These preliminary findings underscore the need for more extensive investigations into D. setosum contaminant levels to ensure the safety of potential consumption.

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