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  • This study identifies the presence of polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), and novel brominated flame-retardants (NBFRs) in various fish species from the Vaal River in South Africa.
  • Concentrations of these contaminants varied by species, with catfish showing the highest levels (up to 12.8 ng g wet weight) and mudfish showing the lowest (up to 3.4 ng g wet weight), influenced by their feeding habits and ecological status.
  • The overall risk assessment indicates low hazard quotients for these contaminants, suggesting that consuming these fish does not pose significant health risks to the South

Article Abstract

This study report the presence of polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and novel brominated flame-retardants (NBFRs) in muscle tissues of (mudfish), (moggel), (carp) and (catfish) from Vaal River, South Africa. The concentrations (in ng g wet weight (ww)) of these contaminants ranged from LOQ to 12.8 ng g ww in catfish, with lowest concentrations found for mudfish ranging from

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2020.1757042DOI Listing

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