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Project managed byMacfarlane Book ProductionServices, Dunstable,Bedfordshire, England (e-mail: [email protected]) Typeset byGodiva Publishing Services Limited,Coventry, West Midlands,England Printed byTJ InternationalLimited, Padstow,Cornwall, England © 2009, Woodhead Publishing Limited Contents Contributor contact details ............................................. xiii Preface ................................................................. xix Part I Shellfish safety: an introduction 1 Microbial contamination and shellfish safety ................... 3 S. Jones, University of New Hampshire, USA 1.1 Introduction .................................................. 3 1.2 Major microbial contaminants of shellfish ................... 4 1.3 Impacts of microbial contamination of shellfish on human health ........................................................ 7 1.4 Effects of microbial contamination on the international shellfish industry ............................................. 10 1.5 Incidence of microbial contamination in shellfish waters .... 15 1.6 Contamination sources and their identification ............... 20 1.7 Future trends ................................................. 27 1.8 Sources of further information and advice ................... 28 1.9 References and further reading ............................... 28 2 Biotoxin contamination and shellfish safety ..................... 43 H. He´garet, University of Connecticut, USA, G. H. Wikfors, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center, USA and S. E. Shumway, University of Connecticut, USA 2.1 Introduction .................................................. 43 2.2 Origins of phycotoxins ....................................... 47 © 2009, Woodhead Publishing Limited vi Contents 2.3 Trophic dynamics of phycotoxins in molluscan shellfish ..... 52 2.4 Human health impacts ....................................... 57 2.5 Management responses ....................................... 59 2.6 Economic impacts of harmful algal blooms (HABs) ......... 66 2.7 Conclusions .................................................. 67 2.8 Future trends ................................................. 67 2.9 References and further reading ............................... 68 Part II Improving molluscan shellfish safety and quality 3 Viral contaminants of molluscan shellfish: detection and characterisation .................................................. 83 A. Bosch and R. M. Pinto´, University of Barcelona, Spain and F. S. Le Guyader, Laboratoire de Microbiologie, France 3.1 Introduction: human enteric viruses and their fate in the environment .................................................. 83 3.2 Shellfish-borne transmission of virus infections .............. 85 3.3 Effects of viral contamination of molluscs on the international shellfish industry ............................................. 88 3.4 Methods for detecting viruses in molluscan shellfish and associated problems .......................................... 89 3.5 Improvingdetectionofmolluscanshellfishviruscontamination using new molecular-based methods ......................... 93 3.6 Depuration of viral contaminants in molluscan shellfish ..... 95 3.7 Future trends in virus studies in shellfish .................... 96 3.8 References ................................................... 98 4 Monitoring viral contamination of molluscan shellfish ......... 108 M. Pommepuy, J. C. Le Saux, D. Hervio-Heath and S. F. Le Guyader, IFREMER, France 4.1 Introduction .................................................. 108 4.2 Identifying sources of pollution .............................. 110 4.3 Identifying the conditions responsible for microbial contamination of shellfish .................................... 112 4.4 Potential strategies for reducing microbial contamination in shellfish harvesting areas .................................... 114 4.5 Improving risk management strategies for shellfish harvesting areas .............................................. 118 4.6 Conclusions and future trends ................................ 120 4.7 References and further reading ............................... 121 5 Algal toxins and their detection ................................. 129 G. Boyer, State University of New York, USA 5.1 Introduction .................................................. 129 5.2 Major algal toxins found in shellfish and their sources ...... 130 © 2009, Woodhead Publishing Limited Contents vii 5.3 Current methods for detection of algal toxins in shellfish .... 142 5.4 New techniques and future trends ............................ 153 5.5 References ................................................... 154 6 Monitoring of harmful algal blooms ............................ 162 P. Andersen, Orbicon A/S, Denmark 6.1 Introduction .................................................. 162 6.2 Action plan design ........................................... 164 6.3 Regulation of mandatory harmful algal monitoring programmes .................................................. 166 6.4 Methods and techniques used to forecast and monitor harmful algal blooms ........................................ 168 6.5 Future trends ................................................. 170 6.6 Sources of further information and advice ................... 171 6.7 References and further reading ............................... 172 7 Mitigation of effects of harmful algal blooms ................... 175 M. Sengco, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, USA 7.1 Introduction .................................................. 175 7.2 Novel techniques to mitigate the effects of harmful algal blooms ....................................................... 177 7.3 Ethos of harmful algal bloom (HAB) control ................ 190 7.4 Future trends ................................................. 190 7.5 Sources of further information and advice ................... 191 7.6 References ................................................... 191 8 Modelling as a mitigation strategy for harmful algal blooms .. 200 J. Blanco, Centro de Investigacio´ns Marin˜as, Spain 8.1 Introduction .................................................. 200 8.2 Why model the accumulation of toxins in bivalves? ......... 201 8.3 Historical use and development of toxin/toxicity accumulation models ....................................................... 204 8.4 Models of the kinetics of accumulation and transformation of toxins in shellfish. ........................................... 206 8.5 Applications of modelling for improved shellfish safety and quality ....................................................... 220 8.6 Future trends ................................................. 221 8.7 Sources of further information and advice ................... 222 8.8 References ................................................... 223 9 Metals and organic contaminants in bivalve molluscs .......... 228 W.-X. Wang, HKUST, Hong Kong 9.1 Introduction .................................................. 228 9.2 Metal concentrations in bivalve molluscs .................... 229 9.3 Internal speciation of metals in bivalve molluscs ............ 233 © 2009, Woodhead Publishing Limited viii Contents 9.4 Exposure routes and application of the kinetic model ........ 234 9.5 Uptake and transfer of metals ................................ 236 9.6 Safety standards .............................................. 240 9.7 Detection, management, and risk assessment ................. 241 9.8 Future trends ................................................. 242 9.9 Acknowledgments ........................................... 243 9.10 References ................................................... 243 10 Managing molluscan shellfish-borne microbial diseases ........ 248 T. Soniat, University of New Orleans, USA (formerly of Nicholls State University, USA) 10.1 Introduction .................................................. 248 10.2 Microbial indicators and pollution-associated pathogens ..... 249 10.3 Enteric viruses ............................................... 252 10.4 Naturally occurring pathogens ............................... 254 10.5 Pathogens associated with handling, processing, and distribution ................................................... 257 10.6 Management of pollution-associated pathogens .............. 258 10.7 Management of naturally occurring pathogens ............... 259 10.8 Management of pathogens associated with handling, processing, and distribution .................................. 261 10.9 Future trends ................................................. 262 10.10 Sources of further information and advice ................... 263 10.11 Acknowledgments ........................................... 263 10.12 References ................................................... 263 11 Disease and mollusc quality ...................................... 270 S. Corbeil, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia and F. C. J. Berthe, Animal Health and Welfare Unit, Italy 11.1 Introduction .................................................. 270 11.2 Major pathogens and diseases of molluscs causing significant economic losses in molluscan aquaculture ................... 271 11.3 Diagnostic methods .......................................... 279 11.4 Effects of shellfish disease on the international shellfish industry ...................................................... 279 11.5 Reducing disease in molluscan aquaculture .................. 281 11.6 Future trends ................................................. 283 11.7 Sources of further information and advice ................... 284 11.8 References ................................................... 285 12 Hazard analysis and critical control point programs for raw oyster processing and handling .................................. 295 V. Garrido and S. Otwell, University of Florida, USA 12.1 Introduction .................................................. 295 © 2009, Woodhead Publishing Limited Contents ix 12.2 HACCP for oyster production and safety .................... 298 12.3 HACCP plan for processing of frozen raw oysters ........... 300 12.4 Hazard analysis .............................................. 301 12.5 Identify the critical control points (CCP) .................... 301 12.6 Definition of critical limits (CL) ............................. 306 12.7 Designate monitoring procedures ............................ 306 12.8 Corrective action (CA) ....................................... 309 12.9 Specify verification (and validation) procedures ............. 309 12.10 Specified records ............................................. 310 12.11 References ................................................... 310 Appendix: Annex 1 – examples of HACCP and sanitation records .. 311 13 Biofouling and the shellfish industry ............................ 317 D. I. Watson, University College Cork, Ireland and S. E. Shumway and R. B. Whitlatch, University of Connecticut, USA 13.1 Introduction .................................................. 317 13.2 Biofouling and shellfish ...................................... 318 13.3 Problems and benefits of biofouling ......................... 320 13.4 Current removal/treatment methods .......................... 325 13.5 Future trends ................................................. 331 13.6 Sources of further information and advice ................... 331 13.7 Acknowledgments ........................................... 332 13.8 References and further reading ............................... 332 Part III Improving crustacean safety and quality 14 Optimization of crustacean quality through husbandry and adherence to post-harvest standards for processing ............ 339 L. R. D’Abramo, J. L. Silva and T. Kim, Mississippi State University, USA 14.1 Introduction .................................................. 339 14.2 Land (site) selection ......................................... 340 14.3 Water: source, conservation, and preservation of quality ..... 341 14.4 Fertilization and semi-intensive systems ..................... 342 14.5 Formulated feeds, bio-flocs, and intensive pond culture systems ...................................................... 344 14.6 Substrate ..................................................... 345 14.7 Water quality management ................................... 346 14.8 Collection during harvest .................................... 348 14.9 Harvest and post-harvest treatment ........................... 349 14.10 Safety and quality standards ................................. 350 14.11 Conclusions .................................................. 357 14.12 References ................................................... 357 © 2009, Woodhead Publishing Limited x Contents 15 Development of vaccines and management of viral diseases of crustaceans ....................................................... 359 M. C. W. van Hulten, Intervet International BV, The Netherlands and A. C. Barnes and K. N. Johnson, Queensland University, Australia 15.1 Introduction: disease and the foundations for preventative healthcare in aquaculture ..................................... 359 15.2 Using the RNA interface to target shrimp viruses ............ 365 15.3 Developing vaccines to manage viral disease in shrimp ..... 369 15.4 Using vaccines as part of health management strategies ..... 372 15.5 Future trends ................................................. 375 15.6 Sources of further information and advice ................... 376 15.7 References ................................................... 376 16 Specific pathogen-free shrimp stocksin shrimp farming facilities as a novel method for disease control in crustaceans ........... 384 D. V. Lightner and R. M. Redman, University of Arizona, USA and S. Arce and S. M. Moss, The Oceanic Institute, USA 16.1 Introduction .................................................. 384 16.2 The concept of domesticated SPF shrimp: a historical perspective ................................................... 386 16.3 Events leading to development of Litopenaeus vannamei as the dominant species in the Americas ........................ 388 16.4 Adaptation of the SPF concept to domesticated shrimp stocks ........................................................ 392 16.5 International Principles for Responsible Shrimp Farming .... 397 16.6 Biosecurity and the culture of wild seed/broodstock ......... 413 16.7 Biosecurity through environmental control and best management practices ........................................ 414 16.8 Conclusions .................................................. 415 16.9 Acknowledgments ........................................... 415 16.10 References and further reading ............................... 416 17 Selective breeding of penaeid shrimp ............................ 425 S. M. Moss and D. R. Moss, Oceanic Institute, USA 17.1 Introduction .................................................. 426 17.2 Selective breeding ........................................... 427 17.3 Conclusions .................................................. 444 17.4 References ................................................... 445 Part IV Regulation and management of shellfish safety 18 Legislation, regulation and public confidence in shellfish ...... 455 C. Askew, Shellfish Association of Great Britain, UK 18.1 Introduction: public confidence in shellfish .................. 455 © 2009, Woodhead Publishing Limited