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Detection and occurrence of pentachlorophenol residues in chicken liver and fat |
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| Authors: | Eli Neidert Peter W Saschenbrecker John R Patterson |
| Institution: | 1. Laboratory Services Division , Agriculture Canada , Bldg. #22, C.E.F., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada , K1A 0C6;2. Meat Hygiene Division , Agriculture Canada , Halldon House, 2255 Carling Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada , K1A 0Y9;3. Animal Pathology Laboratory , Agriculture Canada , 116 Veterinary Rd., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada , S7N 2R3 |
| Abstract: | Abstract A method for the detection of pentachlorophenol (PCP) residues in chicken liver and fat is presented. A detection limit of 0.002 mg/kg was achieved. Recoveries from liver and fat were in the range 82–88% and 95–97%, respectively. Low level residues of PCP were found in all 1072 liver and 723 fat samples. These levels were <0.010 mg/kg in 92.7% of the fat and 75.6% of the livers. Only 0.75% of the liver samples had PCP levels>0.1 mg/kg. None of the more toxic impurities of PCP were detected in the chicken tissues. |
| Keywords: | pentachlorophenol PCP residues analytical chicken liver fat levels |