Antibiotic residues in seafood-a hazard
Antibiotic residues in seafood-a hazard
Date
2003
Authors
Surendran, P.K.
Journal Title
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists(India),Cochin
Abstract
Wild shrimps, being mainly marine, have no chance of having antibiotic residues. But farmed shrimp used to have antibiotic residues as a consequence of aquaculture practices. Antibiotics used in aquaculture, whether as therapeutic, prophylactic or growth promoter will accumulate in shrimp tissues and exoskeleton. International trade regulations do not permit antibiotic residues in processed fishery products. Instances of rejection/detention of frozen shrimp/scampi in the port of entry of importing countries, due to detection of antibiotic residues are very frequent. The paper reviews the present status of antibiotic residues in shrimp vis-a-vis the trade regulations and discusses the problems faced by seafood processors.
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Keywords
Antibiotic residues, aquaculture drugs, environment, health hazards
Citation
Proceedings of the Symposium on Seafood Safety - Status and Strategies, 28-30 May 2002, Cochin, India ed. by Surendran, P.K. et. al, 543-549