Chemical hazard on aquafeed safety: Impact on heavy metal

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Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Department of Animal Feed Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Azad University of Iran

2 استادیار (کارشناس بهداشت خوراک)، موسسه آموزش و ترویج کشاورزی سازمان تحقیقات، آموزش و ترویج کشاورزی (AREEO)، تهران. ایران

10.22124/janb.2025.30345.1288

Abstract

Aquaculture has emerged as a critical component of global food security and provides a significant source of seafood for human consumption. However, the industry faces several challenges related to feed safety that can affect the health of aquatic organisms and the safety of food products derived from them. The purpose of this article is to examine the multifaceted challenges related to feed safety in aquaculture and propose potential solutions using a wide range of scientific sources. Aquaculture practices have evolved significantly over the past few decades due to increased demand for fish and seafood products. However, these practices are not without challenges, especially in the case of feed contamination. Aquatic feed contamination can come from various sources, including mycotoxins, heavy metals, and microplastics, which can have harmful effects on aquatic organisms and human health. Pollutants in aquaculture feed sources pose significant risks to both aquatic organisms and human health. The impact of heavy metals on the health of fish and aquaculture is a multifaceted issue that has attracted a lot of attention in recent years. Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic and chromium are persistent environmental pollutants that can accumulate in aquatic ecosystems and have harmful effects on fish health and subsequently human health through the consumption of contaminated fish. Bioaccumulation of these metals in fish tissues poses a serious risk, as they can disrupt physiological functions and reproductive abilities, leading to various health issues in both aquatic organisms and humans.

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Aquatic Animals Nutrition

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Available Online from 05 October 2025

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