All heavy metals, except Hg, were well accumulated in liver compared with muscle and gonads. Estimated daily intakes of heavy metals were within 2% of the provisional maximum tolerable daily intakes, Hazard quotients of heavy metals were less than 1.0. Appropriate intake control of G. chalcogrammus is necessary to protect human health in the future.
Keywords: Hazard quotient; Heavy metal; Korea; Provisional maximum tolerable daily intake; Walleye pollock.