KAJIAN CEMARAN LOGAM TIMBAL (PB), TOTAL MIKROBIA DAN E. Coli PADA KERANG DARAH (Anadara granosa Linn) SEGAR DI KABUPATEN SIDOARJO
ABSTRACT: Blood cockles
(Anadara granosa Linn) has filter feeder properties, therefore they may accumulate
contaminants such as heavy metals and microorganisms in their flesh. The purpose
of this study is to determine the levels of Pb, total microorganisms and total
E. Coli of fresh blood cockles marketed in Sidoarjo regency. The samples were
randomly taken from the Cemandi Fishery Auction in the district of Sedati, Sidoarjo and Sidoarjo Fishery Market.
In each location, the samples was
randomly obtained from three different places. The levels of moisture, Pb,
total microorganisms and total E. coli of the samples were then determined.
The results showed that the Pb level of fresh blood cockles in Sidoarjo
was 0,0153-0,0523 ppm (at moisture content 75 %). Total microorganisms and E.
coli of fresh blood cockles were 3,03x103-20x103 cfu/g and 0,00-20 cfu/100g,
respectively. The Pb and total microorganism
levels were lower
than those of
the Indonesia Quality
Standard of Agriculture Product
and FDA standards. However, from the
seven samples, three of which contained total E Coli exceeding the one of the
Indonesia Quality Standard of Agriculture Product and FDA standards. Therefore,
it is advised to cooked the blood cockles properly before consumption.
Keyword: fresh blood cockles,
Pb, total microorganism, E coli
Penulis: Alfa Yusuf Retyoadhi,
Tri Susanto, Eryana Martati
Kode Jurnal: jppertaniandd050041
