Key result
Depuration of virus-contaminated mussels by keeping them in water for 8 days with daily water replacement did not achieve a significant reduction in virus numbers.
Population
Green-lipped mussels and marine sediments near two sewage outfalls on the North Taranaki Coast, New Zealand
Design
Other
Follow-up
16 months (survey), 8 days (depuration experiment)
Authors
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Standard 8-day depuration may not ensure viral safety in mussels; leaves open need for alternative methods and validation studies.
Enteroviruses accumulate in high numbers in mussels near sewage outfalls and are not significantly reduced by standard 8-day depuration methods.
Lewis et al. (1986) studied Enterovirus contamination. Depuration (water replacement) was evaluated on Reduction in virus numbers. Depuration of virus-contaminated mussels by keeping them in water for 8 days with daily water replacement did not achieve a significant reduction in virus numbers.
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