Abstract
A total of 318 local and imported meat, milk, eggs, fish, and animal feed samples collected in Kuwait were analyzed by cell-based reporter gene assay (Dioxin-Responsive Chemical Activated LUciferase gene eXpression DR-CALUX) for PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs. The bioanalytical equivalents (BEQs) obtained by DR-CALUX bioassay were compared with the official maximum limits according to the European Commission (EC) regulations. Suspected and randomly chosen negative samples were analyzed by gas chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (GC-HRMS). The results showed that among suspected samples, one sample was confirmed to be non-compliant. The positive sample was of imported origin. The correlation coefficient of 0.98 between DR-CALUX and GC-HRMS was found. Moreover, the average daily intakes of PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs for the Kuwaiti population were estimated. Results obtained in this study were discussed and compared with other published data.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 27-31 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety |
| Volume | 100 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- DR-CALUX bioassay
- Feed
- Food
- PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs
Funding Agency
- Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Screening for PCDD/Fs and dl-PCBs in local and imported food and feed products available across the State of Kuwait and assessment of dietary intake'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
- APA
- Author
- BIBTEX
- Harvard
- Standard
- RIS
- Vancouver