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Heavy, toxic metals such as arsenic and mercury are often found in food, either as a natural contaminant or a contaminant from production.
Contaminants within canned fish can come about as a result of a number of factors related to the production and processing of this foodstuff. Through non-intentionally added substances as part of the packaging process, heavy metals can be added to the fish, resulting in low quality and potentially unsafe food. The presence of metals in food is of particular concern due to their toxicity. These naturally occurring chemicals can occur as residues in food by a range of mechanisms such as their natural presence in the environment or contamination during food processing and storage.
Their accumulation in the body can lead to harmful effects over time and as such their presence in foodstuffs is strictly regulated. Being sure to monitor the presence and quantity of heavy metals such as arsenic and mercury within fish based foods allows manufacturers to highlight fish stock issues early before large scale problems occur. As such these contamination issues can be managed effectively and reduce the impact on both the consumer and manufacturer.
Through accurate testing these contaminants can be identified and quantified, minimising this risk to the consumer and providing manufacturers with the information they need to reduce this risk in future foodstuffs.
