Hello
I read the article and was surprised to read the that Micro Analytical
Systems has a system available to test large numbers of fish very quickly.
We produce canned tuna and take large numbers of samples for mercury
testing. Based on a risk assesment we will sample all lots of incoming fish.
When we find higher mercury levels, mostly associated with larger fish, we
do more testing in order to understand how the mercury is distributed with
fish size. If mercury levels are high (over 0,5 mg/kg) we size the fish more
accurately and sample and test again. Subsequently large fish may be sampled
individually and rejected.
This works well, but generates large numbers of samples. A fast working
testing system therefore is attractive. How accurate is the system of Micro
Analytical Systems? What does it cost per analysis, compared to the
traditional methods? Any info will be appreciated.
Evert Liewes
Princes Tuna Maurititus
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From: "Liz Brown" <bfeab@uaf.edu>
To: "seafood" <seafood@ucdavis.edu>
Cc: "Allison Rice" <fnar@uaf.edu>; "Bristol BayTimes" <bbtimes@nushtel.com>;
"Bob Shavelson" <bob@inletkeeper.org>
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