Human health evaluation of contaminants in Puget Sound Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) and spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros)

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Published: 2017

Pages: 3

Author(s): F Joan Hardy, David McBride, Laurie Niewolny, Jennifer Lanksbury2, and James West

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  • Puget Sound Dungeness crab and spot prawn were sampled to determine contaminant levels and develop consumption advice.
  • Although crab and spot prawn muscle tissue can be safely consumed from most locations, restrictions were developed for crab hepatopancreas and spot prawn heads.

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Hardy, J., McBride, D., Niewolny, L.A., Lanksbury, J.A., and West, J.E. (2017) Human health evaluation of contaminants in Puget Sound Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) and spot prawn (Pandalus platyceros). pp. 13-14 In 2016 Salish Sea Toxics Monitoring Review: A Selection of Research. Edited by C.A. James, J. Lanksbury, D. Lester, S. O'Neill, T. Roberts, C. Sullivan, J. West. Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program. Tacoma, WA. 68 pp; https://www.eopugetsound.org/sites/default/files/features/ resources/ PSEMP_2016_ToxicsSynthesis%202017.05.09.pdf (PDF)