RISK ASSESSMENT OF LEAD IN WILD GAME MEAT IN SPAIN 12/05/09
09/05/2012
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Risk Assessment of lead in wild game meat in Spain. Although the information available in Spain regarding the lead content in wild game meat and its consumption is incomplete, following the analysis of data available in Spain, it has been shown that the average lead content in pieces of large and small game exceeds the European Union general limits for meat and offal (there are no specific limits for this food) and these contents are similar to those found throughout Europe and other countries.
The risk assessment associated with consuming wild game meat in Spain shows a situation almost identical to the one described by the EFSA for the entire population of Europe. No negative effects can be discarded in the adult population that has diet that includes a lot of wild game meat.
In this Committee’s opinion, considering the situation in Spain, the most appropriate measure re¬garding the consumption of wild game meat that is contaminated with lead as a result of using lead ammunition would be to reduce the possible exposure to lead from this source. This would be done following specific recommendations for consuming and preparing food for groups of the population that consume this type of meat, and encouraging banning lead ammunition and/or replacing it with existing alternatives.
AESAN Risk Assessment lead in wild game meat
