Turtles and soft-shelled turtles, as important aquatic animals with both edible and medicinal value, are closely associated with consumer health and the sustainable development of the industry in terms of product safety.This article reviewed the quality and safety risks of turtle and soft-shelled turtle products and the corresponding detection technologies, with a focus on chemical risks, including microplastics, heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, pesticide and veterinary drug residues and biotoxins, as well as biological risks such as Salmonella, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, parasites and viruses. Studies had shown that turtles and soft-shelled turtles possess a strong capacity to accumulate environmental pollutants, and the levels of heavy metals and organic contaminants in some wild individuals might exceed food safety limits. At the same time, turtles and soft-shelled turtles could also serve as important carriers of various zoonotic pathogens, such as Salmonella and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, thereby posing potential risks to public health. Future efforts should focus on establishing a whole-chain monitoring system, together with standardized farming practices and green processing technologies, in order to ensure the safety of turtle and soft-shelled turtle products and promote the sustainable development of the industry.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |