Metals in the tissues of the East Java Coast Indonesian green mussel (Perna viridis Linnaeus, 1758) and associated health risks

The occurrence of Hg, Cu, Cr, Cd, Pb, and Zn in green mussels ( Perna viridis Linnaeus, 1758) collected along the East Java Coast (EJC), Indonesia, is reported this study. Cu>Zn>Pb>Cr>Cd>Hg was sequence metal concentrations mussel whole tissues. Green tissues at several locations EJC accumulated Cd Pb levels that exceed recommended level for consumer provisional weekly tolerable intake (PTWI). Target Hazard Quotients (THQs) were greater than one places, suggesting these metals could be harmful to consumers (particularly non-carcinogenic impacts). Cr from PTWI THQ requirements. This finding suggests eating coastal area human health. Furthermore, TR values some sites 10 −4 , indicating can cause cancer people over course a lifetime exposure. • Metal accumulation arranged following order: Cu>Zn>Pb>Cr>Cd>Hg. surpassed allowable limit certain sites. presence may provide health risk consumers. after