Concentrations of arsenic,cadmium, mercury,and lead in common foods and estimated daily intake by children,adolescents, adults,and seniors of Catalonia,Spain

This study was designed to estimate the dietary intake of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb) by the general population of Catalonia, Spain. The concentrations of these elements were determined in food samples randomly acquired in seven cities of Catalonia between June and August 2000. A total of 11 food groups were included in the study. As, Cd, Hg, and Pb levels were measured by ICP-MS and AAS. The dietary intake of these elements was determined by a total diet study. Calculations were carried out on the basis of recent data on the consumption of the selected food items. Trace element intake was estimated for five population groups: children, adolescents, male and female adults, and seniors. The highest dietary intakes of As (223.6 microg/day), Cd (15.7 microg/day), Hg (21.2 microg/day), and Pb (28.4 microg/day) corresponded to male adults. For all analyzed elements, fish and shellfish was the group showing the highest contribution to the respective intakes. In comparison with previous results, a general decrease in As, Cd, Hg, and Pb intake has occurred. The dietary intake of these elements was also compared with the provisional tolerable weekly intake (PTWI). Dietary intakes of As, Cd, Hg, and Pb by the population of Catalonia are currently well below the respective PTWIs.     

Daily intake of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead by consumption of edible marine species

The daily intake of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and lead (Pb) through the consumption of 14 edible marine species by the general population of Catalonia, Spain, was estimated. Health risks derived from this intake were also assessed. In March-April 2005, samples of sardine, tuna, anchovy, mackerel, swordfish, salmon, hake, red mullet, sole, cuttlefish, squid, clam, mussel, and shrimp were randomly acquired in six cities of Catalonia. Concentrations of As, Cd, Hg, and Pb were determined by ICP-MS. On the basis of recent fish and seafood consumption data, the daily intake of these elements was calculated for eight age/sex groups of the population. The highest As concentrations were found in red mullet, 16.6 microg/g of fresh weight, whereas clam and mussel (0.14 and 0.13 microg/g of fresh weight, respectively) were the species with the highest Cd levels. In turn, swordfish (1.93 microg/g of fresh weight) and mussel and salmon (0.15 and 0.10 microg/g of fresh weight) showed the highest concentrations of Hg and Pb, respectively. The highest metal intake through fish and seafood consumption corresponded to As (217.7 microg/day), Cd (1.34 microg/day), and Pb (2.48 microg/day) for male seniors, whereas that of Hg was observed in male adults (9.89 microg/day). The daily intake through fish and seafood consumption of these elements was compared with the provisional tolerable weekly intakes (PTWI). The intakes of As, Cd, Pb, and total Hg by the population of Catalonia were below the respective PTWI values. However, the estimated intake of methylmercury for boys, 1.96 microg/kg/week, was over the PTWI.     

我国水溶肥料中重金属含量、 来源及安全现状

【目的】研究我国水溶肥料中有毒有害重金属As、 Pb、 Cd、 Cr、 Hg的含量及超标情况,调查超标重金属的来源,探讨有关肥料标准中重金属安全限量问题,旨在充分了解水溶肥料的安全现状,减小重金属环境风险,保障农产品质量安全。【方法】样品全部来自国家化肥质量监督检验中心(北京)肥料登记产品,重金属含量采用农业行业标准NY/T 1978-2010《肥料 汞、 砷、 镉、 铅、 铬含量的测定》方法检测,超标重金属来源分析采用企业调研方法,原料中重金属的含量研究采用公开发表文献数据进行分析。【结果】5种水溶肥料中As、 Pb、 Cd、 Cr、 Hg平均含量均符合NY/T 1110-2010《水溶肥料 汞、 砷、 镉、 铅、 铬的限量要求》,且远远低于标准限量值。部分水溶肥料重金属出现超标情况,但超标率较低,主要集中在As和Cd上,As和Cd超标率分别为3.50%和1.27%,Pb、 Cr和Hg超标率均小于1%。Cd超标样品的重金属含量是标准限量值的几至几百倍,As、 Pb和Cr超标程度接近,一般是限量值的1至几倍。超标样品调查结果显示,水溶肥料中重金属主要来自生产原料,原料中的重金属一半以上来自磷肥和微量元素肥料。大量元素水溶肥料中重金属主要来自磷酸二氢钾、 磷酸一铵等磷肥,其次来源于硫酸锌等微量元素肥料; 微量元素水溶肥料中重金属多来自硫酸锌和硫酸亚铁; 含氨基酸水溶肥料中As和Cd主要来自硫酸锌、 硫酸亚铁和氨基酸; 含腐植酸水溶肥料中重金属超标集中在As上,As多来自腐植酸钠、 腐植酸钾和磷肥。生产原料中重金属含量分析表明,氮肥和钾肥中重金属含量极低,作为水溶肥料的原料比较安全,而磷肥和微量元素肥料中重金属含量普遍较高,作为生产原料,必需严格检验,否则容易导致产品中重金属超标。通过相关标准分析发现,我国现行肥料标准中As、 Pb、 Cd、 Cr、 Hg安全限量或没有限制或制订的普遍较宽泛,且缺乏针对性。【结论】我国水溶肥料总体质量较好,重金属超标率较低,施用于农田是安全的,但对于水溶肥料中As和Cd的监测依然需要高度重视,肥料重金属限量标准和安全评价体系的制定也需要加强和完善。     

农业废弃物中重金属含量特征及农用风险评估

为了解江西省主要农业废弃物中重金属污染状况和评估其再利用产物农用的安全性,在江西省内采集了水稻秸秆、蔬菜废弃物、猪粪和牛粪等样品,对样品中铬、镍、铜、锌、砷、镉、汞和铅重金属含量进行了测定与风险评估。结果表明,动物性废弃物中重金属含量和超标率明显高于植物性废弃物,其中猪粪属于重度污染,牛粪为轻度污染,植物性废弃物尚处于安全水平。若以江西省农业废弃物为原料制成有机肥,并长期施用于设施菜地,猪粪有机肥施用8.4、15.3和23.9 a后土壤中Cu、Cd和Zn将陆续超标,牛粪有机肥施用23.3 a后土壤中Cu将超标,水稻秸秆、蔬菜废弃物有机肥施用约29a后土壤中Cd将超标,故农业废弃物有机肥须严格控制原料中重金属含量,其农用的长期安全性有待加强监测。     

Relationships Between Heavy Metals Contamination in Shallow Marine Sediments with Industrial and Urban Development in Catalonia (Northwestern Mediterranean Sea)

A total of 179 surface sediment samples from shallow waters have been collected in Catalonia (Northwestern Mediterranean) from 2002 to 2010 to analyze heavy metals (Al, Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb, V, and Zn) concentrations, organic matter content, and sediment size in order (i) to find baseline values, (ii) to investigate metal contamination trends, and (iii) to identify its spatial and temporal distribution. Highest metals concentrations were registered in the Barcelona metropolitan area and in the mouth of Besòs and Llobregat Rivers for Zn, Cu, Pb, and Cd. Mercury was also abundant in these areas but the highest record was found close to Tarragona. The concentrations agree with those reported in other studies performed in big river’s mouths and industrialized areas. The absence of large industrial activity and urbanization outside Barcelona and Tarragona explains the low metal contents found at the other sampling sites. Based on enrichment factor (EF), Pb was the most enriched metal. Results will provide a useful aid for sustainable marine management in Catalonia.     

宝鸡市街尘重金属元素含量及其环境风险分析

分析了宝鸡市街尘中重金属元素的含量,结果表明:宝鸡市街尘中Cu、Pb、Zn、Cr、Cd、As和Hg的平均含量分别为123.2、408.4、715.1、126.7、5.5、19.8和1.1μg g-1。在工业区、交通区及商业区,除Cr和As略微高于陕西省土壤元素背景值(1.6~2.2倍),其他重金属元素均远远高于陕西省土壤元素背景值(5~64倍)。不同功能分区街尘中重金属元素含量存在显著差异,Hg在交通区含量最高,其他重金属元素均在工业区最高。地累积污染指数法的评价结果表明,宝鸡市街尘中除Cr和As的污染较轻外,其他重金属元素的污染均比较严重,尤其是Cu和Pb在工业区尤为突出。潜在生态风险指数法的评价结果表明,宝鸡市街尘中重金属元素的污染水平和生态危害达到了严重程度,其中,Cr和As属于中等污染,其他重金属元素达到了重度以上污染,Cu、Zn、Cr、As和Pb属于中等潜在生态危害,Hg和Cd达到严重潜在生态危害。     

安徽省某县农田土壤重金属污染及潜在生态风险评价

以安徽省沿江某县农田土壤为研究对象,通过野外调查采集土壤样品199个,分析了土壤中主要重金属元素含量,采用地积累指数法和Hakanson潜在生态风险指数法,并与GIS相结合评价了研究区农田土壤重金属潜在生态风险。结果表明:Cd、Pb、Cr、As、Hg等5种重金属元素的平均值分别为0.302、61.17、87.13、12.89 mg·kg~(-1)以及0.139 mg·kg~(-1),相较于《土壤环境质量标准》的二级标准只有Cd的平均值略超标;相较于当地土壤元素背景值则全部元素都超出范围;研究区土壤各种重金属元素出现污染的点位占比分别为:Cd 85.43%、Hg 76.38%、Pb 59.30%、As 26.63%以及Cr 19.60%。污染程度由强到弱依次为CdHgPbAsCr;研究区各种重金属潜在生态风险指数由高到低分别为:HgCdAsPbCr,其中Hg和Cd占主导地位;研究区综合潜在生态风险指数介于83.83~6 987.87之间,平均值为250.76,有13.57%的点位处于强或以上风险,应该引起相关部门的重视。     

龙游硫铁矿区农田土壤重金属污染的空间 变异及在水稻中的积累

为了解浙江龙游硫铁矿区农田重金属污染状况,采集矿区265件农田土壤样品,分析8种重金属Cu、As、Hg、Zn、Cd、Ni、Pb、Cr元素全量,利用地统计学软件GS+9.0对研究区土壤各元素指标进行半变异函数拟合,并利用普通克里格法进行插值并绘制空间分布图。采集30件水稻籽粒样品,分析重金属在研究区中水稻籽粒的累积特征,并进行了健康风险评价。结果表明:矿区土壤中8种重金属元素的变异系数从0.72到1.76,离散程度较高。8种重金属的土壤空间半变异函数Cu、As、Hg元素符合指数模型,Zn、Cd、Ni、Pb符合球状模型,Cr符合高斯模型。元素Cu、Pb、Zn、Cr、Ni的块金值与基台值的比值C0/C0+C都小于0.25,说明空间变化主要受地质背景等因素影响;元素Cd、Hg和As的块金值与基台值的比值C0/C0+C在0.25~0.75之间,说明除了地质背景因素,人为活动等随机因素也有影响。矿区水稻籽粒中重金属Ni和Cd的变异系数最高,分别为0.95和0.87,说明Ni和Cd元素可能存在异常积累。矿区水稻籽粒对重金属的富集能力由大到小依次为Cd、Zn、Cu、Ni、As、Hg、Cr、Pb。健康风险评价结果表明矿区农田水稻籽粒中元素As、Cd的风险商大于1,存在潜在健康风险;而其他6种重金属Cu、Hg、Zn、Ni、Pb和Cr基本属于安全范围。     

Chemical Investigation of Water Resources Around the Yatagan Thermal Power Plant of Turkey

In this work, trace metals such as Hg, Pb, As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn in underground water samples obtained from three wells, an ash-pond and drinking water located near the Yatagan Thermal Power Plant were measured. As, Hg, Cu and Zn contents of the underground water were lower than those reported in the EEC (European Economic Community) and WHO (World Health Organization) guidelines. In contrast, the levels of Fe, Pb, Cd and Mn in some groundwater samples were higher than EEC and WHO guideline values. The trace metal concentrations in coal ash-pond water were observed to be lower than water quality standards with the exception of Pb. The obtained results indicated that the trace metal concentration in the sampled drinking water site did not exceed WHO limits.     

长期污灌农田土壤重金属污染及潜在环境风险评价

以西安市某典型污灌区农田土壤为研究对象,分析长期污水灌溉对表层土壤重金属含量及富集状况的影响,采用内梅罗指数法和Hakanson潜在生态危害指数法对其污染现状及潜在环境风险进行评价。结果表明：长期污灌已导致农田土壤Cd、Cr、Cu、Hg、Ni、Pb和Zn7种重金属相对自然背景有不同程度累积,其富集比例依次为100%、82.69%、100%、100%、80.77%、98.08%和100%,仅有土壤As平均含量低于其背景水平;以国家土壤环境质量标准二级限量值作为污染评价阈值,其中Cd和Hg污染表现突出,按其污染指数平均值排序为Cd〉Hg〉Ni〉Cu〉Zn〉As〉Cr〉Pb;土壤重金属综合潜在环境风险为＂强＂等级,Hg、Cd的环境影响占据主导;随污灌年限增长,离灌渠越近,农田土壤重金属的污染水平和环境风险越高。鉴于该区土壤重金属已呈现较强生态危害性,应及时采取必要防治措施,调整土地利用结构,确保农田环境及农产品安全生产。     

Effects of Milling and Cooking Conditions of Rice on In Vitro Starch Digestibility and Blood Glucose Response

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of milling and cooking conditions of cooked rice prepared from cultivar Koshihikari on in vitro starch digestibility and in vivo glucose response in humans. In addition, compression and adhesiveness tests were conducted for texture analysis of the cooked rice. Brown rice (BR) and surface‐abraded BR (SABR, ≥99.5% of the original weight) were digested more slowly than white rice (91% of the original weight) when cooked rice grain was used for the in vitro test, but they were digested more rapidly in the initial stage of the reaction when cooked rice ground by a meat grinder was used. The increase in water added for cooking significantly increased the extent of starch digestion with BR and SABR. The changes in blood glucose levels after the ingestion of cooked rice were dependent on the sample type. The cooking conditions dramatically influenced the glucose response after the ingestion of BR. A significant correlation was found between blood glucose levels at 45 min and the extent of starch digestion with ground samples, whereas no relationship was found with cooked rice grain samples for in vitro digestibility.     

Effects of combinations of heavy metal pollutants on Cuscuta reflexa

The effects of combinations of Hg, As, Pb, Cu, Cd, and Cr on the variables of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. in natural condition were studied. All of the combinations of heavy metals tested decreased Hill reaction activity, chlorophyll and protein contents and increased tissue permeability over control values. The effects were best visible with the treatments of (As + Cd + Pb + Hg + Cu + Cr) and (As + Cd + Pb + Hg + Cu), followed by (As + Cd + Pb + Hg), (As + Cd + Pb), and (As + Cd). The degree of inhibition or increase by combinations of heavy metals is much higher due to synergism as the observed effects exceed the summed amount. The general order of sensitivity was As > Cd > Pb > Hg > Cu > Cr (absolute metal concentration).     

太原市污灌区土壤重金属污染现状评价

对太原市污灌区土壤重金属分布特征进行了分析评价,结果表明重金属Pb、Zn、Cu、Ni、Mn、Cr、As、Hg、Cd含量均值均未超过土壤环境质量标准（GB15618—1995）,但其平均值均显著高于太原市土壤背景值。各重金属间的相关分析表明,Pb、Zn、Cu、Ni、Mn、Cr、As、Cd之间呈极显著相关,说明这8种元素污染源可能相同。Hg是本区表层土壤重金属污染的主要因子,重金属元素的污染程度依次为Hg〉Cd〉Pb〉As〉Cu〉Zn〉Cr〉Mn〉Ni。土壤重金属单项污染指数均值均大于1,综合污染指数为2.81,总体上,污染水平为中度及其以上。各种重金属单因子污染指数和综合指数在研究区有相似的空间分布格局,总体分布趋势为东南部小店地区和中南部晋源区相对较高,南部清徐县相对较小;通过因子分析并结合污灌区污染源调查,表明Hg除受污水灌溉的影响外,燃煤释放的Hg可能是重要来源之一,Cd、Zn、Pb和Cu可能来自污水灌溉和大气沉降,以污水灌溉的贡献为主,Ni、Mn、As、Cr来自污水灌溉。Hg、Cd是太原市污灌区土壤中需要优先控制的重金属。     

Trace Elements and Heavy Metals in Asian Rice-Derived Food Products

With the increase in the occurrence of heavy metal polluted rice in Asian countries, food safety of rice products is of utmost concern to consumers. The current study discusses the distribution of trace elements Cr, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Cd, Hg, and Pb in Asian rice-derived food products. Three types of food products, rice noodles, rice vinegar/wine, and rice snacks, were chosen for examination. Most toxic heavy metals and metalloid such as As, Cd, Hg, and Pb were found to be within the safe level of EPA. Since rice vinegar/wine is not the staple food for people, there is no noticeable safety concern. Rice noodles and snacks are consumed with noticeable Se content and they are possible for human Se source addition. With comparison with raw rice, rice-derived food products showed better quality in terms of toxic heavy metals and metalloids. This study is for the first time reporting a thorough understanding of safety concern of rice-derived food products. It provides baselines and understanding on current levels of trace elements and heavy metals in Asian-derived rice products as affected by food processes. It would also help consumers build up confidence on the food safety of Asian rice products.     

Trace metal concentrations in borehole waters from the Upper Regions and the Accra Plains of Ghana

The concentrations of Hg, Cu, Pb, Zn, Cd, Fe, Mn, Cr and As were measured in groundwaters from the Upper West and Upper East Regions and the Accra Plains of Ghana. Apart from Fe, the trace metal levels for the two Upper Regions were similar. Samples from the Accra Plains had the highest trace metal concentration. However, Hg and As were undetected in all the samples. While the mean Cd, Mn and Cu concentrations for all the 3 study areas fell below the WHO limit, values for Pb and Cr exceeded the WHO limits for drinking water. Iron exceeded the limits in the Upper West Region and the Accra Plains. Overall, the most abundant elements in groundwaters were Zn, Fe and Cr.     

Assessment of Fe,Zn, Cd,Hg, and Pb in the Jordan and Yarmouk River Sediments in Relation to Their Physicochemical Properties and Sequential Extraction Characterization

Forty-six surface sediment samples taken along the beds of boththe Jordan and Yarmouk Rivers were analysed for Pb, Cd, Zn, Fe andHg by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Extraction techniqueswere used to establish the association of the total concentrations of Pb, Cd, Zn and Fe in the sediment samples withtheir contents in the exchangeable, carbonate, Fe/Mn oxides, organic and residual fractions.In the sediments of the Jordan River the recorded heavy metalsconcentrations were as follow: 8.1 ppm for Pb, 0.63 ppm for Cd, 20.3 ppm for Zn, 6 ppm for Hg and 1265.6 ppm for Fe; whereas in the sediment of Yarmouk River were 8.4 ppm for Pb, 0.67 ppm for Cd, 26.4 ppm for Zn, 6.2 ppm for Hg and 1370 ppmfor Fe. Pb, Cd, Zn, and Fe concentrations in the sediments ofboth rivers reflect the natural background value in shale, whereas Hg is moderately enriched. I-geo (geo-accumulation index) of metals in the sediments under study indicates thatthey are uncontaminated with Pb, Zn and Fe; contaminated tomoderately contaminated with Cd; and strongly contaminated with Hg. Heavy metal content in the sediments were found to be significantly influenced by different physico-chemical parameters. The effect of these physico-chemical parameters canbe arranged in the following order: clay fraction > organicmatter fractions > carbonate fraction > silt fraction. As sequential extraction procedure shows that the total concentration of the heavy metals are largely bound to the residual phase (retained 79.5% of Pb, 38% of Cd, 54.4% of Zn and 51.6% of Fe in Jordan River Sediments; and 88.6% of Pb, 48.2% of Cd, 37.6% of Zn and 59.5% of Fe in the YarmoukRiver sediments). The following sequence of mobility are suggested: Fe > Cd > Zn > Pb in Jordan River sediments, and Fe > Zn > Cd > Pb. in Yarmouk River sediments.     

中国太原市农业土壤的重金属污染状况

To evaluate the current state of the environmental quality of agricultural soils in Taiyuan City, a hotspot for China’s industrial development, the concentrations of 8 heavy metals in soils were investigated by means of extensive sampling in farmlands, forestlands, and grasslands in the city. Statistical analyses and spatial distribution maps were used to identify the most significant heavy metal pollutants. The mean concentrations of As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn, Ni, and Cr were slightly higher than their background values in Taiyuan’s topsoil, but were lower than the maximum permissible concentrations in the Chinese Environmental Quality Standard for agricultural soils. Farmland soils in Taiyuan had the highest average Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn, and Cr concentrations, but the As and Ni concentrations did not differ significantly among the farmland, forestland, and grasslands. Soil contamination by Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn, and Cr was mainly derived from farming practices, especially the use of sewage water for irrigation. In contrast, As and Ni might derive mainly from the soil parent material. The identification of heavy metal sources in agricultural soils may provide a basis for taking appropriate action to protect soil quality.     

贵州万山汞矿区某农田土壤重金属污染特征及来源解析

研究采集万山汞矿区典型农田土壤样品,分析测试其Hg、As、Cd、Cr、Pb、Cu、Zn、Ni含量,利用综合污染指数法、地累积指数法和潜在生态危害指数法评估农田土壤的污染状况及生态风险,结合相关分析和主成分分析解析农田土壤中重金属的来源。结果表明,该农田土壤Hg、As、Cd、Cr、Pb、Cu、Zn、Ni的平均含量分别为4.29、117.6、0.43、59.06、48.99、43.77、29.13、18.80 mg kg~(-1)。土壤重金属综合污染指数为7.16,表明该农田土壤重金属重度污染,其中100%的位点Hg、As重度污染,66.7%的位点Pb轻度污染,25%的位点Cd轻度污染。土壤重金属的综合潜在生态危害指数为469.0,生态风险强,Hg对综合潜在生态危害指数的贡献率为78.30%,是该农田土壤生态风险的主要来源。该农田中重金属的来源包括:交通运输源、矿业污染源、农业污染源和自然活动源,主要污染物Hg来源于矿业活动,As来源于交通运输和矿业活动,Cd来源于农业活动,Pb来源于交通运输。     

北京市农田土壤重金属的化学形态及其对生态系统的潜在危害

选取北京市农田96件土壤样品,采用分级提取试验方法研究土壤中重金属元素Cd、Hg、Pb、As的化学形态.结果表明,Cd、Hg、Pb、As的含量远低于国家土壤环境质量二级标准(GB15618-1995);As、Hg、Pb主要以残渣态形式存在,Cd主要以离子交换态存在:As、Pb各形态的变异系数差异相对较小,Hg、Cd各形态的变异系数差异较大;元素总量和土壤有机质含量是影响元素地球化学形态的主要因素;Cd的迁移能力较强,容易被植物吸收,对土壤生态系统的潜在危害性较大.