Levels of dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (DL-PCBs) and metals in European sea bass from fish farms in Italy

► DL-PCB and metal levels were measured in sea bass from different fish farms in Italy. ► Contamination was higher in extensively reared fish than in intensively reared fish. ► DL-PCB and metal contamination in sea bass were far below regulatory values. ► Sea bass from Italian fish farms were considered safe for human consumption.