Risks of consumption of contaminated seafood: The Quincy Bay case study

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · Environmental Health Perspectives; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3430857· OSTI ID:5016846

Cooper, C B; Doyle, M E ^[1]; Kipp, K ^[2]

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1. Metcalf and Eddy, Inc., Wakefield, MA (United States)
2. Environmental Protection Agency, Boston, MA (United States)

A recent EPA-sponsored study of sediment and seafood contamination in Quincy Bay revealed elevated levels of several complex organic pollutants frequently of concern in human health assessments. A seafood consumption risk assessment was conducted using data from samples collected in Quincy Bay in the methodology developed for EPA's Office of Marine and Estuarine Protection for such assessments. Results showed estimate plausible, upperbound excess cancer risks in the 10{sup {minus}5} to 10{sup {minus}2} range. These results are comparable to those found in other seafood contamination risk assessments for areas where consumption advisories and fishing restrictions were implemented. Regulatory response included consumption advisories for lobster tomalley (hepatopancreas) and other types of locally caught seafood. Uncertainties inherent in seafood risk assessment in general and for the Quincy Bay case are discussed, along with implications for further action.

• OSTI ID: 5016846
• Journal Information: Environmental Health Perspectives; (United States), Vol. 90; ISSN 0091-6765
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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