Health concerns of consuming cockles (Cerastoderma edule L.) from a low contaminated coastal system

► Sediment and C. edule contamination. ► Cockle element body burdens accessible for assimilation (TAM). ► Element concentrations in wild C. edule compared to standard maximum levels (MLs). ► Amount of cockle flesh needed to be consumed to exceed PTWI. ► Human health risk assessment linked to cockle consumption.