Presence of polychlorinated biphenyl and organochlorine pesticide residues and the absence of polychlorinated terphenyls in canadian human milk samples

1 The concentrations of some organochlorine pesticides and polychlorobiphenyl compounds have been determined in 102 samples of human milk collected between January 1979 and September 1980. 2 Comparison of the results with those from a limited study undertaken in 1963-4 shows a decline in residues' levels. 3 The concentrations of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorobiphenyls in human milk samples from residents in Great Britain compare favourably with data obtained in other countries.

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Organochlorine pesticide residues in human milk in the United Kingdom 1997–8

Human & Experimental Toxicology ◽

10.1191/096032799678839392 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 602-606 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

C A Harris ◽

S O'Hagan ◽

G HJ Merson

Keyword(s):

United Kingdom ◽

Human Milk ◽

Organochlorine Pesticide ◽

Pesticide Residues ◽

Similar Time ◽

Milk Samples ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Time Period ◽

Organochlorine Pesticide Residues ◽

The Uk

1 The concentrations of a range of organochlorine pesticide residues have been determined in 168 samples of human milk collected between January 1997 and May 1998 in the UK. 2 Of the 18 residues sought, only p,p′-DTT, p,p′-DDE, dieldrin, HCB, β-HCH and γ-HCH were detected. 3 The continuing trend of a reduction in the concentrations of these pesticide residues in human milk samples and in the percentage of human milk samples containing residues was seen. 4 Correlations between the concentrations of p,p′-DDE, dieldrin, HCB, β-HCH and γ-HCH and age were seen. 5 When compared to studies carried out in Europe over a similar time period, residues in this present study were shown to occur at similar or lower concentrations.

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Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Human Milk of Mothers Living in Northern Tunisia

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology ◽

10.1007/s00128-007-9185-8 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 78 (5) ◽

pp. 325-329 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

S. Ennaceur ◽

N. Gandoura ◽

M. R. Driss

Keyword(s):

Human Milk ◽

Organochlorine Pesticide ◽

Pesticide Residues ◽

Northern Tunisia ◽

Organochlorine Pesticide Residues

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Determination of Organochlorine Pesticide and Polychlorinated Biphenyl Residues in Fatty Fish by Tandem Solid-Phase Extraction Cleanup

Journal of AOAC International ◽

10.1093/jaoac/79.5.1209 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 79 (5) ◽

pp. 1209-1214 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Frank J Schenck ◽

Lori Calderon ◽

Lynda V Podhorniak

Keyword(s):

Solid Phase Extraction ◽

Organochlorine Pesticide ◽

Pesticide Residues ◽

Polychlorinated Biphenyl ◽

Solid Phase ◽

Electron Capture Detection ◽

Phase Extraction ◽

Fatty Fish ◽

Organochlorine Pesticide Residues

Abstract A rapid, multiresidue solid-phase extraction (SPE) technique for determination of organochlorine pesticide and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) residues in nonfatty fish was modified for use with fatty fish. In the modified procedures, samples are extracted with acetonitrile, and the extract is cleaned up with both C18 and Florisil SPE columns. Residues are determined by gas chromatography with electron capture detection. The original method was modified for use with fatty fish by reducing the amount of tissue extracted and by using an improved Florisil SPE cleanup. Recovery data are presented for 24 fortified organochlorine pesticide residues (0.12 ppm) and 3 fortified PCB residues (0.80 ppm) from flounder, bluefish, and shad samples, which contained 0.8,5.4, and 22.6% fat, respectively. For the 3 types of fish, recoveries of 23 of 24 fortified organochlorine pesticide residues ranged from 55 to 129%, and recoveries of 3 fortified PCB residues ranged from 55 to 104%. There were no significant differences in recovery based on fish species and/or fat content for the majority of residues studied. This SPE method and the official AOAC method yielded comparable results for fish containing incurred organochlorine residues.

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