Metals in highly consumed fish from markets of the Mexican Pacific coast

Key Points

• To assess the levels of heavy metals in highly consumed fish along the Mexican Pacific coast.
• Analyzed metal concentrations in fish species and sharks from markets along the Mexican Pacific coast.
• Measured levels of cadmium, mercury, copper, and zinc in mg/kg wet weight.
• Cadmium levels in fish exceeded the maximum limit set by Mexican standards.
• Mercury levels were within the legal limits according to Mexican legislation.
• Lead levels were found below the detection limit.