Hi all,
In Sydney we are having further 'fallout' from a dioxin issue with
product from Sydney Harbour.
The harbour was closed to commercial fishing back in January this year,
due to fish and shellfish (prawns) measuring above a newly revised
dioxin limit of 6pg WHO-TEQ /g .
Some of the fishermen who worked in this fishery and consumed some of
their own catch on a frequent basis over many years have recently had
blood tests done, the results of which have been causing a stir in the
media today.
My question is does anyone know of any references regarding what are
considered 'safe' or 'unsafe' levels of dioxin in human blood?
The local media here is quoting an Australian average reading of 10.9
TEQ pg/g of blood fat and some of the fishers have been measured at
between 43 and 113 TEQ pg/g.
Any information would be much appreciated.
Mark Boulter
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Mark Boulter
Quality, Environment and Safety Manager
Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd
Bank Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009
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