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, Started on 2013 -
Completed on 2014
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e main objective of the study was to determine the presence of lead in the head, flesh
and internalorgans of roundscad (Decapterus macrosoma) collected from three sampling stations along
Batangas Bay, Philippines. It is done to assess if the lead levels are still within the safety level set by
United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Quantitative analysis following Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) official method
confirmed the presence of lead in the head, flesh and internal organs of round scad. Lead analysis of
round scad was carried out using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. The internal organs of round
scad was found to contain the highest amount of leadas compared to the muscle and the head. Round scad
samples collected along Batangas Bay had mean lead concentrationwhich is below the USEPA and FDA’s
standardand can be considered safe for consumption. Continuous monitoring of lead content of
roundscad is recommended to effectively investigate the risk and effects of heavy metals on the environment
and on the general public’s welfare