Lipophilic toxin profiles detected in farmed and benthic mussels populations from the most relevant production zones in Southern Chile

Lipophilic toxins associated with diarrhoeic toxins were found in Mytilus chilensis (Blue mussels) and Aulacomya ater (Ribbed mussels). These shellfish samples were collected from Chiloe Island, Southern Chile. The samples were tested by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). After the analysis, four toxins were found: DTX-1, DTX-3, YTX and PTX. All toxins were identified by comparing their HPLC retention times with those of analytical standards and confirmed by LC-MS/MS. Dinophysistoxin-1 (DTX-1) and dinophysistoxin-3 (DTX-3) toxins were the major components within the mussel extracts. Nevertheless, the percentages of these toxins differed depending on the area they were collected from and/or the sampling date. The levels detected in Butacheuques Island for okadaic acid (OA) was 267 ± 3.5 μg OA eq kg(-1) (p < 0.05) and for DTX-3 was 183.4 ± 7.5 μg kg(-1) in ribbed mussels. Pectenotoxin (PTX) and yessotoxin (YTX) were the toxins detected in minor proportions in the toxic profile of the bivalves. The maximum concentration of YTX detected in ribbed mussels was 85.2 ± 2.8 μg kg(-1) in Mechuque Island, whereas the PTX-2 level in ribbed mussels was 82.0 ± 2.4 μg kg(-1) in Cailin Island. Analogues of YTX and PTX-2 were not detected in any of the analysed mussels, which did not support the supposed presence of isomers of toxins as a result of the enzymatic metabolism of bivalves. This study found evidence proving co-occurrence of lipophilic toxins - like PTX and YTX - with diarrhoeic toxin in samples collected in Southern Chile, which is, to date, the more complex mix of lipophilic toxins ever found in mussels samples from Southern Chile.     

Determination of the variability of both hydrophilic and lipophilic toxins in endemic wild bivalves and carnivorous gastropods from the Southern part of Chile

The aim of this study was to analyse and determine the composition of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins and lipophilic toxins in the Region of Aysén, Chile, in wild endemic mussels (Mytilus chilensis, Venus antiqua, Aulacomya ater, Choromytilus chorus, Tagelus dombeii and Gari solida) and in two endemic carnivorous molluscs species (Concholepas concholepas and Argobuccinum ranelliforme). PSP-toxin contents were determined by using HPLC with fluorescence detection, while lipophilic toxins were determined by using LC-MS/MS. Mean concentrations for the total of PSP toxins were in the range 55–2505 μg saxitoxin-equivalent/100 g. The two most contaminated samples for PSP toxicity were bivalve Gari solida and carnivorous Argobuccinum ranelliforme with 2505 ± 101 and 1850 ± 137 μg saxitoxin-equivalent/100 g, respectively (p < 0.05). The lipophilic toxins identified were okadaic acid, dinophysistoxin-1 (DTX-1), azaspiracid-1 (AZA-1), pectenotoxin-2 (PTX-2) and yessotoxins (YTX). All analysed molluscs contained lipophilic toxins at levels ranging from 56 ± 4.8 to 156.1 ± 8.2 μg of okadaic acid-equivalent/kg shellfish together with YTX at levels ranging from 1.0 ± 0.1 to 18 ± 0.9 μg of YTX-equivalent/kg shellfish and AZA at levels ranging from 3.6 ± 0.2 to 31 ± 2.1 μg of AZA-equivalent/kg shellfish. Furthermore, different bivalves and gastropods differ in their capacity of retention of lipophilic toxins, as shown by the determination of their respective lipophilic toxins levels. In all the evaluated species, the presence of lipophilic toxins associated with biotransformation in molluscs and carnivorous gastropods was not identified, in contrast to the identification of PSP toxins, where the profiles identified in the different species are directly related to biotransformation processes. Thus, this study provides evidence that the concentration of toxins in the food intake of the evaluated species (Bivalvia and Gastropoda class) determines the degree of bioaccumulation and biotransformation they will thereafter exhibit.     

Diarrhetic shellfish poisoning toxin esters in Danish blue mussels and surf clams

Until recently, little focus was given to the presence of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) toxin esters in seafood products. However, during the last few years, the occurrence of a high percentage of esters of the total amount of DSP toxins present in some seafood products has been observed. Samples of Danish surf clams (Spisola spp.) and blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) from 1999-2004 were analysed by liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) for the presence of DSP toxin esters. The samples contained only okadaic acid and esters of okadaic acid. The level of total okadaic acid equivalents ranged from 224 to 2516 µg kg^-1 in surf clams. The percentage of okadaic acid esters of the total okadaic acid equivalents ranged from 83 to 98%, mean 95%. The level of total okadaic acid equivalents ranged from 43 to 1631 µg kg^-1 in blue mussels. The percentage of okadaic acid esters of the total okadaic acid equivalents ranged from 21 to 86%, mean 59%. The probability of a high percentage of okadaic acid esters seems to increase with higher amounts of total okadaic acid equivalents in the bivalves. The large prevalence of DSP toxin esters are of particular importance because of the increased use of chemical methods instead of mouse bioassay for the detection of DSP toxicity.     

Approaches to the evaluation of matrix effects in the liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) analysis of three regulated lipophilic toxin groups in mussel matrix (Mytilus edulis)

Liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is seen as an integral part of methods of choice for the replacement of animal tests in the determination of lipophilic shellfish toxins. However, these techniques are prone to matrix effects that need to be considered when developing and validating methods. The analysis of shellfish is a challenging task due to the complexity of the shellfish matrix and the number of shellfish species encountered in monitoring laboratories. Therefore, it is crucial that the cause and the extent of matrix effects is fully understood in order to apply corrective measures to the analytical method and to develop efficient sample clean-up steps. This paper presents different approaches to evaluate matrix effects associated with the analysis of okadaic acid (OA), azaspiracid-1 (AZA1) and pectenotoxin-2 (PTX2) in cooked and raw mussel flesh. Post-extraction addition and standard addition experiments were carried out and analysed using various LC-MS methods. Gradient and isocratic elution were compared and ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), using C8 and C18 Acquity BEH columns, was evaluated for the extent of matrix effects. When matrix effects were observed, OA and PTX2 were always prone to signal enhancement and AZA1 to signal suppression. For all the toxins studied, matrix effects were dependent on chromatographic conditions. UPLC separation using a C8 column significantly reduced matrix effects compared to the other conditions assessed. Furthermore, sample dilution has proven to be an efficient way of reducing matrix effects associated with OA analysis.     

免疫亲和净化-液相色谱-串联质谱法测定贝类中腹泻性贝类毒素

建立贝类中腹泻性贝类毒素的免疫亲和净化-液相色谱-串联质谱分析方法。样品采用80%甲醇溶液提取,选择磷酸盐缓冲液与提取液(4∶1,V/V)混合稀释后,免疫亲和选择专一净化,液相色谱-串联质谱分析。根据腹泻性免疫亲和柱的使用特性,对上样液、淋洗液、洗脱液等参数进行优化。质谱采用电喷雾负离子电离,多反应监测模式,外标法定量。3种分析物在1.0~100μg/L质量浓度范围内线性相关系数均大于0.996,对应的检出限和定量限均为0.3μg/kg和1.0μg/kg,平均回收率为82.7%~94.3%,相对标准偏差为0.70%~7.61%。本方法基质干扰小、净化效果强、灵敏度高,适合贝类中腹泻性贝类毒素的分析测定。     

基于动态微波辅助萃取法快速检测西红柿中 六种三嗪类除草剂

目的 建立简便和快速地萃取西红柿中六种三嗪类除草剂的方法。方法 首先, 西红柿中三嗪类除草剂通过动态微波辅助萃取法进行萃取之后, 利用盐析液液萃取法对萃取物进行快速的富集和净化; 之后, 将获得的萃取物用氮气吹干, 用流动相定容至0.5 mL; 最后, 采用高效液相色谱-质谱仪对萃取物进行分析。结果 实验中对影响动态微波辅助萃取和盐析液液萃取萃取效率的实验条件进行了优化, 最优的实验条件为: 萃取剂为70%乙腈-水溶液, 微波萃取功率为350 W, 微波萃取时间为7 min, 萃取剂流速为1.0 mL/min, 萃取液pH值为8, 盐析盐为醋酸铵, 用量为2.0 g。六种三嗪类除草剂在1~1000 ng/mL范围内成线性关系, 相关系数为0.995~0.998; 检出限为0.08~0.33 ng/g; 方法的回收率为68%~104%, 相对标准偏差为5.0%~7.3%。结论 该方法被成功应用于西红柿中三嗪类除草剂的检测, 结果令人满意。     

液相色谱-串联质谱法快速测定食品中的可乐定

目的 采用超高压液相色谱-电喷雾串连四极杆质谱分析食品基质中的可乐定, 为可乐定中毒事件的 样本分析提供依据。方法 食物样本粉碎后经甲醇水溶液超声提取, 低温离心后, 上清液用 Waters ACQUITY UPLCTM BEH C18 色谱柱分离, 以 0.1%甲酸和甲醇溶液为流动相梯度洗脱, 最后用串联四极杆质谱在正离子 MRM 模式下进行测定。结果 以淀粉和炸鸡为加标基质, 三个加标水平下可乐定的平均回收率为 91.5%~127.8%, 相对标准偏差小于 16%, 定量限为 0.02 mg/kg。结论 该方法操作快速简单、重现性好, 成功 用于 2010 年 4 月怀柔水岸山吧可乐定中毒事件的食品检测。     

应用液质联用技术诊断两起河豚毒素食物中毒

目的 快速查明食物中毒的原因, 为中毒事件的调查提供技术支持。方法 通过现场流行病学调查分 析中毒原因, 运用液质联用方法对样品进行检测确证。结果 两起食物中毒样品均检出河豚毒素。结论 本方法检测快速、准确、结果可靠, 对快速查明中毒原因和患者的临床救治提供可靠的诊断依据。     

茶叶中10种农药残留的液相色谱-串联质谱法和气相色谱-串联质谱法测定

建立了茶叶中啶虫脒、乐果、吡虫啉、灭多威、甲基嘧啶磷、腐霉利共6种农药残留的液相色谱-串联质谱(LC-MS/MS)测定方法和溴氰菊酯、乐果、高效氯氟氰菊酯、p,p'-滴滴伊、甲基嘧啶磷、腐霉利、哒螨灵共7种农药残留的气相色谱-串联质谱(GC-MS/MS)测定方法。其中,乐果、甲基嘧啶磷和腐霉利三种农药均能通过两种方法测定。LC-MS/MS法测定的6种农药,在5~200 μg/L范围内线性关系良好(R²>0.995),在10、50、100 μg/kg加标水平下的回收率为70.0%~105.0%,相对标准偏差为0.3%~18.7%。GC-MS/MS法测定的7种农药,在10~500 μg/L范围内线性关系良好(R²>0.996),在10、50、300 μg/kg加标水平下的回收率为82.0%~110.0%,相对标准偏差为1.8%~12.0%。该方法完善了茶叶中10种农药残留检测方法针对实际样品的检测,灵敏度满足国外限量标准要求,适合出口茶叶中农药残留的测定。     

Transfer of aflatoxin B1 and fumonisin B1 from naturally contaminated raw materials to beer during an industrial brewing process

The aim of this research was to determine the fate of aflatoxins (AFs) and fumonisins (FBs) naturally occurring in raw materials (maize grit and malted barley) during four industrial brewing processes. The aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁) level in raw materials varied from 0.31 to 14.85 µg kg^?1, while the fumonisin B₁ (FB₁) level (only in maize grit) varied from 1146 to 3194 µg kg^?1. The concentration in finished beer ranged from 0.0015 to 0.022 µg l^?1 for AFB₁ and from 37 to 89 µg l^?1 for FB₁; the other aflatoxins and fumonisin B₂ were not found in beer samples. The average percentage of toxins recovered in finished beer, referring to the amounts contained in raw materials, were 1.5% ± 0.8% for AFB₁ and 50.7% ± 4.7% for FB₁. These results were mainly due to the different solubility of the two mycotoxins during the mashing process. If raw materials comply with the limits fixed by European Commission Regulations, the contribution of a moderate daily consumption of beer to AFB₁ and FB₁ intake does not contribute significantly to the exposure of the consumer.     

液相色谱-串质谱法测定大米中异噁唑草酮及代谢物残留量

目的建立大米中异噁唑草酮及代谢物残留量的液相色谱-串联质谱法测定方法。方法试样中残留的异噁唑草酮除草剂及代谢物用乙酸乙腈溶液(1:99,V:V)高速匀浆提取,提取液经N-丙基乙二胺(PSA)、十八烷基硅烷(ODS)净化,经色谱柱为ACQUITY UPLC BEH Phenyl分离和流动相为1.5%乙酸的乙酸铵(1mmol/L)-乙腈进行梯度洗脱,用配有大气压化学电离源(APCI)的液相色谱-串联质谱仪检测和确证。结果异噁唑草酮及代谢物在0.0025~1.000μg/m L浓度范围内呈现良好线性关系(r=0.9998~0.9999)。当样品加标浓度在5~200μg/kg范围内时,其样品加标平均回收率为70.2%~110.6%,相对标准偏差为7.38%~12.84%。异噁唑草酮及代谢物的最低检出限分别为10μg/kg、5μg/kg。结论本方法适用于大米中异噁唑草酮及代谢物残留的同时测定。     

液相色谱-串联质谱法测定鸡蛋中氟虫腈及其代谢物的残留量

建立一种采用液相色谱-三重四级杆质谱测定鸡蛋中氟虫腈及其代谢物(氟甲腈、氟虫腈砜和氟虫腈硫醚)的快速筛查方法。鸡蛋样品经乙腈和正己烷提取,C18固相萃取柱净化,Shim-pack XR-ODSⅢ色谱柱(2.0 mm i.D×150 mm,2.1μm)分离,以乙腈-5 mmol/L乙酸铵(0.02%甲酸)水溶液为流动相,梯度洗脱,外标法定量。采用液相色谱-三重四级杆串联质谱动态多反应监测模式,以负离子采集进行定性筛查和定量分析。结果表明,氟虫腈及其代谢物在0～50μg/L质量浓度范围内线性关系良好,相关系数R2均大于0.999。以10倍信噪比确定各药物的定量限(LOQ),氟虫腈及其代谢物的定量限为0.3～0.6μg/kg。在0.5、5.0和10.0μg/kg添加水平下,氟虫腈及其代谢物的平均回收率为92.3%～105.1%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为1.2%～8.6%。该方法简便、快速、灵敏,适用于鸡蛋中氟虫腈及其代谢物的快速筛查和定量检测。     

Determination of quinolone residues in tilapias (Orechromis niloticus) by HPLC-FLD and LC-MS/MS QToF

A method for the simultaneous determination of flumequine, oxolinic acid, sarafloxacin, danofloxacin, enrofloxacin, and ciprofloxacin in tilapia (Orechromis niloticus) fillet, using high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD) is presented. The quinolones were extracted from the food matrix with a solution of 10% trichloroacetic acid and methanol (80:20 v/v). Clean-up of the extract was performed using polymeric solid-phase extraction cartridges. Identification of the quinolones was confirmed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. The HPLC-FLD method was validated in-house and the following analytical parameters were obtained: linearity higher than 0.99 for all the quinolones; intra- and inter-assay precisions were lower than 3.5% and 10.9%, respectively; and recoveries ranged from 73% to 110%. The limit of quantification was below the maximum residue limit established by the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), which indicates that the method is appropriate for the determination of quinolones in fish fillet.     

Rapid multi-class multi-residue method for the confirmation of chloramphenicol and eleven nitroimidazoles in milk and honey by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS)

A confirmatory method was developed to allow for the analysis of eleven nitroimidazoles and also chloramphenicol in milk and honey samples. These compounds are classified as A6 compounds in Annex IV of Council Regulation 2377/90 (European Commission 1990) and therefore prohibited for use in animal husbandry. Milk samples were extracted by acetonitrile with the addition of NaCl; honey samples were first dissolved in water before a similar extraction. Honey extracts underwent a hexane wash to remove impurities. Both milk and honey extracts were evaporated to dryness and reconstituted in initial mobile phase. These were then injected onto a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) system and analysed in less than 9 min. The MS/MS was operated in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode with positive and negative electrospray ionization. The method was validated in accordance with Commission Decision 2002/657/EC and is capable of analysing metronidazole, dimetridazole, ronidazole, ipronidazole and there hydroxy metabolites hydroxymetronidazole, 2-hydroxymethyl-1-methyl-5-nitroimidazole, and hydroxyipronidazole. The method can also analyse for carnidazole, ornidazole, ternidazole, tinidazole, and chloramphenicol. A recommended level of 3 µg l^?1/µg kg^?1 for methods for metronidazole, dimetridazole, and ronidazole has been recommended by the Community Reference Laboratory (CRL) responsible for this substance group, and this method can easily detect all nitroimidazoles at this level. A minimum required performance level of 0.3 µg l^?1/µg kg^?1 is in place for chloramphenicol which the method can also easily detect. For nitroimidazoles, the decision limits (CCα) and detection capabilities (CCβ) ranged from 0.41 to 1.55 µg l^?1 and from 0.70 to 2.64 µg l^?1, respectively, in milk; and from 0.38 to 1.16 µg kg^?1 and from 0.66 to 1.98 µg kg^?1, respectively, in honey. For chloramphenicol, the values are 0.07 and 0.11 µg l^?1 in milk and 0.08 and 0.13 µg kg^?1 in honey. Validation criteria of accuracy, precision, repeatability, and reproducibility along with measurement uncertainty were calculated for all analytes in both matrices.     

Detection of dehydroepiandrosterone and androsterone in a traditional Chinese herbal product

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androsterone (ADT) were detected in a traditional Chinese herbal product by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). DHEA and ADT were tentatively identified by comparing their electron ionization (EI) mass spectra with those in the GC-MS Wiley database. A multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) scan was performed in LC-MS/MS to confirm the presence of the DHEA and ADT in the herbal product extract. Both the [M + H]⁺ and the [M + NH₄]⁺ of DHEA and ADT were selected as the precursor ions. DHEA was detected with ion transitions m/z 306.4 → 271.2, 306.4 → 253.3, 289.2 → 270.9, 289.3 → 253.1 while ADT was detected with ion transitions m/z 308.5 → 273.6, 308.5 → 255.3, 291.5 → 273.5, 291.5 → 255.2, which confirmed the presence of the two steroid hormones in the herbal product. Limits of detection (LODs) of 0.2 µg ml^-1 for DHEA and 0.3 µg ml^-1 for ADT were found in methanolic standard solutions when [M + NH₄]⁺ of DHEA and ADT were selected as the precursor ions, which allowed the detection of DHEA and ADT at trace level without time-consuming derivatization.     

Trichothecene and beauvericin mycotoxin production and genetic variability in Fusarium poae isolated from wheat kernels from northern Italy

The importance and widespread incidence of Fusarium poae as a natural contaminant of wheat in different climatic areas warrants investigation into the genetic diversity and toxin profile of a northern Italy population. Eighty-one strains of F. poae isolated from durum wheat kernels, identified by species-specific polymerase chain reaction and translation elongation factor-1α gene sequence analysis, were genetically characterized by the amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) technique and analysed by high-pressure liquid chromatography for their ability to produce the beauvericin (BEA) and trichothecene mycotoxins. A high level of variability was observed by using AFLP analyses, with the lowest level of genetic similarity among the strains being approximately 61%. Most of the strains, 95%, produced BEA at <2655 µg g^?1; 88% produced the trichothecene nivalenol at <865 µg g^?1 and 76% produced the trichothecene fusarenon-X at <167 µg g^?1. These data show that F. poae can produce high amounts of BEA together with trichothecenes, and can represent a high potential mycotoxin risk in Italy for wheat colonized by this species.     

Mycotoxin profiles in the grain of Triticum monococcum,Triticum dicoccum and Triticum spelta after head infection with Fusarium culmorum

BACKGROUND: The aim of study was to investigate mycotoxin profiles in the grain of spring lines of Triticum monococcum (12 lines), T. dicoccum (13 lines) and T. spelta (five lines), in comparison to the T. aestivum cultivar Sumai‐3 which is resistant to Fusarium head blight. The grain was obtained from control heads and heads artificially inoculated in the field with Fusarium culmorum. Mycotoxins were determined by LC‐MS/MS. RESULTS: A total of 11 toxins were identified in control grain samples. Deoxynivalenol (DON) concentrations exceeded 0.5 mg kg^?1 in only three samples of T. monococcum grain and in one sample of T. dicoccum grain. Inoculation with F. culmorum resulted in a substantial increase in the concentrations of DON (to 63 mg kg^?1) in the T. monococcum and DON‐3‐glucoside (to 5.6 mg kg^?1) in the T. dicoccum. Inoculation contributed to a drop in tentoxin levels (by 57% in T. spelta) and to an increase of cyclodepsipeptide concentrations (in particular enniatins B and B₁) being two‐fold (T. monococcum) to four‐fold (T. dicoccum) higher on average than in control samples. The Sumai‐3 responded to inoculation with nearly a two‐fold drop in the levels of the cyclodepsipeptides. CONCLUSION: The results of a discriminant analysis for all identified toxins indicate that einkorn, emmer and spelt differ significantly with regard to the mycotoxin profiles of their grain. Copyright © 2009 Society of Chemical Industry     

Detection of the hepatotoxic microcystins in 36 kinds of cyanobacteria Spirulina food products in China

Gel filtration chromatography, ultra-filtration, and solid-phase extraction silica gel clean-up were evaluated for their ability to remove microcystins selectively from extracts of cyanobacteria Spirulina samples after using the reversed-phase octadecylsilyl ODS cartridge for subsequent analysis by liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The reversed-phase ODS cartridge/silica gel combination were effective and the optimal wash and elution conditions were: H₂O (wash), 20% methanol in water (wash), and 90% methanol in water (elution) for the reversed-phase ODS cartridge, followed by 80% methanol in water elution in the silica gel cartridge. The presence of microcystins in 36 kinds of cyanobacteria Spirulina health food samples obtained from various retail outlets in China were detected by LC-MS/MS, and 34 samples (94%) contained microcystins ranging from 2 to 163 ng g^?1 (mean?=?14?±?27 ng g^?1), which were significantly lower than microcystins present in blue green alga products previously reported. MC-RR?–?which contains two molecules of arginine (R)?–?(in 94.4% samples) was the predominant microcystin, followed by MC-LR?–?where L is leucine?–?(30.6%) and MC-YR?–?where Y is tyrose?–?(27.8%). The possible potential health risks from chronic exposure to microcystins from contaminated cyanobacteria Spirulina health food should not be ignored, even if the toxin concentrations were low. The method presented herein is proposed to detect microcystins present in commercial cyanobacteria Spirulina samples.     

QuEChERS法-液相色谱-串联质谱法测定蔬菜中7种农药及其代谢物的残留量

样品经乙腈提取,C_(18)吸附剂和石墨化碳黑分散固相萃取净化,液相色谱-三重四极杆串联质谱在动态多反应监测模式下检测,基质匹配标准曲线外标法进行定量,建立了蔬菜中7种农药及其代谢物的多残留分析方法。在10、20μg/kg 7种农药及其添加物添加水平下,农药及其代谢物的平均回收率为71.9%~117.8%,相对标准偏差为0.8%~9.6%,定量限为0.2~10μg/kg。该方法简便、快速、灵敏,适用于蔬菜中多种农药及其代谢物的同时检测。     

Saxitoxins and okadaic acid group: accumulation and distribution in invertebrate marine vectors from Southern Chile

Harmful algae blooms (HABs) are the main source of marine toxins in the aquatic environment surrounding the austral fjords in Chile. Huichas Island (Aysén) has an history of HABs spanning more than 30 years, but there is limited investigation of the bioaccumulation of marine toxins in the bivalves and gastropods from the Region of Aysén. In this study, bivalves (Mytilus chilenses, Choromytilus chorus, Aulacomya ater, Gari solida, Tagelus dombeii and Venus antiqua) and carnivorous gastropods (Argobuccinum ranelliformes and Concholepas concholepas) were collected from 28 sites. Researchers analysed the accumulation of STX-group toxins using a LC with a derivatisation post column (LC-PCOX), while lipophilic toxins (OA-group, azapiracids, pectenotoxins and yessotoxins) were analysed using LC-MS/MS with electrospray ionisation (+/–) in visceral (hepatopancreas) and non-visceral tissues (mantle, adductor muscle, gills and foot). Levels of STX-group and OA-group toxins varied among individuals from the same site. Among all tissue samples, the highest concentrations of STX-group toxins were noted in the hepatopancreas in V. antiqua (95 ± 0.1 μg STX-eq 100 g^?1), T. dombeii (148 ± 1.4 μg STX-eq 100 g^?1) and G. solida (3232 ± 5.2 μg STX-eq 100 g^?1; p < 0.05); in the adductor muscle in M. chilensis (2495 ± 6.4 μg STX-eq 100 g^?1; p < 0.05) and in the foot in C. concholepas (81 ± 0.7 μg STX-eq 100 g^?1) and T. dombeii (114 ± 1.2 μg STX-eq 100 g^?1). The highest variability of toxins was detected in G. solida, where high levels of carbamate derivatives were identified (GTXs, neoSTX and STX). In addition to the detected hydrophilic toxins, OA-group toxins were detected (OA and DTX-1) with an average ratio of ≈1:1. The highest levels of OA-group toxins were in the foot of C. concholepas, with levels of 400.3 ± 3.6 μg OA eq kg^?1 (p < 0.05) and with a toxic profile composed of 90% OA. A wide range of OA-group toxins was detected in M. chilensis with a toxicity < 80 μg OA eq kg^?1, but with 74% of those toxins detected in the adductor muscle. In all evaluated species, there was no detection of lipophilic toxins associated with biotransformation in molluscs and carnivorous gastropods. In addition, the STX-group and OA-group toxin concentrations in shellfish was not associated with the presence of HAB. The ranking of toxin concentration in the tissues of most species was: digestive glands > mantle > adductor muscle for the STX-group toxins and foot > digestive gland for the OA-group toxins. These results gave a better understanding of the variability and compartmentalisation of STX-group and OA-group toxins in different bivalve and gastropod species from the south of Chile, and the analyses determined that tissues could play an important role in the biotransformation of STX-group toxins and the retention of OA-group toxins.