气相色谱-质谱联用法测定动物组织中氯霉素、氟甲砜霉素和甲砜霉素的残留量

建立了气相色谱-负离子化学电离源质谱同时测定动物组织中氯霉素(CAP)、甲砜霉素(TAP)和氟甲砜霉素(FF)残留量的方法。样品用乙酸乙酯提取,正己烷分配去脂肪,再用Florisil柱进一步净化,甲苯作为反应介质,用N,O-双(三甲基硅基)三氟乙酰胺(BSTFA)-三甲基氯硅烷(TMCS)(体积比为99∶1)进行硅烷化处理,用间硝基氯霉素(m-CAP)作为内标进行测定。CAP的检测限可达到0.03 μg/kg,TAP和FF的检测限可达到0.2 μg/kg;上述3种药物的标准曲线的线性相关系数均大于0.99。CAP,FF和TAP的批内测定的精密度(以相对标准偏差表示)依次为5.5%,10.4%和8.8%;批间测定的精密度依次为7.4%,20.7%和19.1%。回收率为80.0%~111.5%,相对标准偏差为1.2%~15.4%。该方法前处理步骤简单,处理后杂质干扰少,灵敏度高,适用性强,可用于猪肉及禽类、水产品等多种动物组织中氯霉素类药物残留的检测。     

Development of a rapid and sensitive method for the simultaneous determination of 1,2-dibromoethane, 1,4-dichlorobenzene and naphthalene residues in honey using HS-SPME coupled with GC-MS

A new method for the simultaneous determination of 1,4-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB), naphthalene and 1,2-dibromoethane (1,2-DBE) residues in honey has been developed. Analysis is carried out using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in selected ion monitoring mode (SIM), after extraction and preconcentration of target analytes by headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME), with a 100 microm film thickness polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) fiber. Several parameters affecting the extension of the adsorption process (i.e., addition of salt, extraction time, extraction temperature) were studied. The optimal conditions for the determination of these analytes were established. The proposed HS-SPME method showed good sensitivity, without carryover between the samples. Linearity was studied from 5 to 2500 microg kg(-1) for p-DCB, 0.5 to 500 microg kg(-1) for naphthalene and 5 to 500 microg kg(-1) honey for 1,2-DBE with correlation coefficients (r(2)) ranging from 0.9901 to 0.9999. Precision was assessed and both intra and inter-day R.S.D.s (%) were below 6.3%. The detection limits were found to be 1, 0.1 and 2 microg kg(-1) honey for p-DCB, naphthalene and 1,2-DBE, respectively. The percentage recoveries that were evaluated with the proposed HS-SPME method and the standard addition calibration technique gave values among 72.8 and 104.3% for measurements in samples spiked with one target analyte or mixtures of the three. This method has been applied for the analysis of unknown honey samples. The results showed an excellent applicability of the proposed method for the determination of the target compounds in honey samples.     

Confirmation of sulfamethazine, sulfathiazole, and sulfadimethoxine residues in condensed milk and soft-cheese products by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry

A liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry method (LC/MS/MS) is described for the simultaneous detection of 3 sulfonamide drug residues at 1.25 ppb in condensed milk and soft-cheese products. The 3 sulfonamide drugs of interest are sulfathiazole (STZ), sulfamethazine (SMZ), and sulfadimethoxine (SDM). The method includes extraction of the product with phosphate buffer, centrifugation of the diluted product, and application of a portion of the extract onto a polymeric solid-phase extraction cartridge. The cartridge is washed with water, and the sulfonamides are eluted with methanol. After evaporation, the residue is dissolved in 0.1% formic acid solution, and the solution is filtered before analysis by LC/MS/MS. The LC/MS/MS program involved a series of time-scheduled selected-reaction monitoring transitions. The transitions of MH+ to the common product ions at m/z 156, 108, and 92 were monitored for each residue. In addition, SMZ and SDM had a fourth significant and unique product ion transition that could be measured. Validation was performed with control and fortified-control condensed bovine milk with 2.5, 5, and 10 ppb sulfonamides. This method was applied to imported flavored and unflavored condensed milk and cream cheese bars. The presence of STZ and SMZ residues was confirmed in 3 out of 6 products.     

超高效液相色谱-串联电喷雾四极杆质谱法同时测定牛奶中12种糖皮质激素的残留

采用超高效液相色谱-串联电喷雾四极杆质谱(负离子模式)在多反应监测(MRM)模式下测定了牛奶中12种糖皮质激素的残留。试样中加入pH 5.20的醋酸盐缓冲溶液和甲醇,超声提取,以去除部分蛋白质,然后用正己烷脱脂,依次经HLB柱、硅胶柱和氨基柱等固相萃取柱浓缩和净化后,通过Waters ACQUITY UPLCTM BEH C18色谱柱分离,以甲醇和含0.1%甲酸的水为流动相进行梯度洗脱。在超高效液相色谱-质谱分析过程中以保留时间和离子对(母离子和两个碎片离子)信息比较进行定性,以母离子和响应值高的碎片离子进行定量。该法的检出限为0.02～0.38 μg/kg,最低定量限为0.07～1.27 μg/kg。添加水平为2 μg/kg和0.4 μg/kg时,12种糖皮质激素的加标回收率为69.3%～94.3%,相对标准偏差为3.5%～16.7%。     

Confirmatory assay for the simultaneous detection of penicillins and cephalosporins in milk using liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry

A high-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) method for the detection of residues of penicillins and cephalosporins in milk has been developed. After a simple extraction with acetonitrile, the extract was directly injected into the LC/MS/MS system on a C(18) column. A gradient consisting of acetonitrile and water, each containing 0.1% formic acid, was applied. The abundant parent ions [M + H](+) produced by positive electrospray ionisation were selected for fragmentation with argon. For each compound at least one fragment was recorded with multiple reaction monitoring. The limits of detection ranged from 1.5 to 25 microg/kg and the limits of quantification ranged from 4 to 50 microg/kg. Recoveries were examined at three levels (MRL, 0.5 x MRL, 2 x MRL) and ranged from 57 to 88%. The coefficients of variation obtained for the repeatability experiments were in agreement with those specified by the Horwitz equation. Linearity was checked by injecting extracts of samples spiked with increasing amounts of the different standards ranging from 0 to 150 microg/kg. The advantage of this method over existing methods is the very simple sample pre-treatment which makes the method very suitable for routine analysis.     

Validated method for determination of ultra-trace closantel residues in bovine tissues and milk by solid-phase extraction and liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry

A liquid chromatographic-electrospray ionisation-tandem mass spectrometry method (LC-ESI-MS/MS) with solid extraction was developed and validated for the detection and determination of closantel residues in bovine tissues and milk. An acetonitrile-acetone mixture (80:20, v/v) was used for one-stage extraction of closantel residues in bovine tissues and milk samples, and the extract was cleaned by solid phase extraction with Oasis MAX cartridges. The mass spectrometer was operated in multiple reactions monitoring mode with negative electrospray interface. The limits of detection in different matrices were in the range of 0.008-0.009 microg/kg. The overall recoveries for bovine muscle, liver, kidney and milk samples spiked at four levels including MRL were in the range of 76.0-94.3%. The overall relative standard deviations were in the range of 3.57-8.61%. The linearity is satisfactory with a correlation coefficient (r(2)) of 0.9913-0.9987 at both concentration ranges of 0.02-100 microg/kg and 200-5000 microg/kg. The method is capable of identifying closantel residues at > or =0.02 microg/kg levels and was applied in the determination of closantel residues in animal origin foods.     

Validation of a high-performance liquid chromatography method for the determination of oxytetracycline,tetracycline, chlortetracycline and doxycycline in bovine milk and muscle

High-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD) was optimised and validated for the determination of tetracyclines in bovine milk and tissues. Milk and tissue samples were extracted and purified using a solid-phase extraction HLB Oasis cartridge and analysed using HPLC-DAD set at 365 nm. The analyses were carried out using the mobile phase of 0.01 M oxalic acid-acetonitrile-methanol (60:25:15, v/v/v) on a C8 column (250 x 4.6 mm I.D., 5 microm). Recoveries of tetracyclines from spiked samples at the three concentrations (0.5, 1 and 1.5) of the maximum residues limits (corresponding to 100 microg/kg for milk and the muscle) were higher than 81.1% in milk and 83.2% in muscle. The method was successfully validated for bovine milk and muscle in compliance with requirements set by draft SANCO/ 1805/ 2000 European Decision. The decision limit (CCalpha) was in the range 113.2-127.2 microg/kg and 107.7-129.9 micro/kg for all compounds in milk and muscle, respectively. The detection capability (CCbeta) was in the range 117.2-131.3 microg/kg and 114.9-133.1 microg/kg for all compounds in milk and muscle, respectively.     

Determination of abamectin, doramectin, emamectin, eprinomectin, ivermectin, and moxidectin in milk by liquid chromatography electrospray tandem mass specrometry

The avermectin and milbemycin families of compounds are derived from naturally occurring yeasts. They have proven to be potent preventatives against a variety of pests such as insects and parasites. Only eprinomectin and moxidectin are currently approved for use on lactating cattle with tolerances in milk of 12 microg/kg for eprinomectin and 40 microg/kg for moxidectin. Detection of misuse or inadvertent contamination in milk requires a sensitive and definitive analytical method. A method has been developed for the determination of 5 avermectins and 1 milbemycin in milk using a simple liquid-liquid extraction and liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) analysis. Ivermectin (IVR), doramectin (DOR), abamectin (ABA), eprinomectin (EPR), emamectin (EMA), and moxidectin (MOX) were extracted from whole milk by partitioning into acetonitrile with a subsequent solvent exchange into methanol-water. Simultaneous confirmation and quantification were achieved with LC separation, positive electrospray ionization (ESI+), and MS/MS. The limits of detection ranged from 16 pg/g (ppt) for EMA to 1.7 microg/g (ppb) for MOX.     

Determination of residues of tricaine in fish using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry

A liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for the determination of residues of the anaesthetic tricaine mesilate (MS222) in fish tissues is described. Residues were extracted from homogenized tissues with McIllvaine buffer/methanol and purified over a C18 solid-phase extraction column followed by LC-MS/MS analysis. In the multiple-reaction monitoring mode of the mass spectrometer, chromatograms were recorded by monitoring the m/z 166-->m/z 138 and m/z 166-->m/z 94 transitions for quantification and confirmation of the residues in the finfish matrix, respectively. Recoveries were in the range of 67%+/-10% (n=6) for tilapia at 2 microg kg(-1), 95%+/-7% (n=6) at 2 microg kg(-1) in salmon and 92%+/-3% (n=5) for trout at 2.5 microg kg(-1). The limits of detection were 0.5, 0.6 and 0.6 microg kg(-1) in trout, salmon and tilapia, respectively. No residues of tricaine were found in eight sampled aquacultured fish (salmon and trout) bought from the local market.     

液相色谱-串联质谱法测定牛奶中伏马菌素FB1和FB2及其水解代谢物

建立了MAX混合阴离子固相萃取柱净化-高教液相色谱-串联质谱法测定牛奶中伏马菌素FB1和FB2及其水解代谢产物HFB1和HFB2的方法.牛奶样品经水稀释后,经MAX柱直接净化,甲醇洗脱得到FB1和FB2,经液相色谱-串联质谱负离子扫描测定,1％乙酸甲醇洗脱得到HFB1和HFB2,经液相色谱-串联质谱正离子扫描测定.结果表明,添加浓度为0.1～5.0 μg/L,牛奶中FB1和FB2及其水解代谢产物的回收率为76.4％～92.3％;相对标准偏差(RSD,n=5)为5.9％～12.5％;方法检出限(LOD)均为0.03 μg/L;定量限(LOQ)均为0.1 μg/L.本方法操作简单,灵敏度、回收率和重复性均良好.     

Simultaneous analysis of thirteen diuretics residues in bovine milk by ultra-performance liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry

A simple, rapid, sensitive and specific method used to screen and confirm multi-class diuretics residues in whole bovine milk is described. Thirteen drugs of four different classes including carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, loop, thiazide and potassium-sparing diuretics were extracted from whole milk by acetonitrile followed by further purification with hexane. The analytes were separated using an ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column and detected by electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS). MS data acquisition was performed by a time-scheduled multiple reaction monitoring program, selecting two ion transitions for each target compound. The overall average recoveries based on matrix-fortified curves fortified with diuretics at three levels ranged from 80.6 to 108.8% with the coefficients of variation ranging from 2.6 to 19.7% (n = 6). The limits of quantitation (LOQs) of diuretics in bovine milk were 5.0 microg/kg for spironolactone and 0.5 microg/kg for other analytes, respectively.     

液相色谱-串联质谱法测定牛奶中35种四环素类、磺胺类、青霉素类、大环内酯类、氯霉素类抗生素残留

建立了液相色谱-质谱测定牛奶中35种四环素类、磺胺类、青霉素类、大环内酯类、氯霉素类等5类抗生素残留的检测方法。样品经碱性乙腈-Mcllvaine缓冲液超声提取,用Eclipse XDB-C₈色谱柱(150 mm×2.1 mm, 3.5 μm)分离,梯度洗脱,流速0.25 mL/min,进样量10 μL,采用多反应监测正离子或负离子模式,可以一次性对牛奶中的目标化合物进行定性和定量测定。在优化条件下,35种化合物的检出限均低于10.0 μg/kg,方法回收率为70.1%~109.9%,相对标准偏差(RSD)为2.89%~9.99%。结果表明该方法适用于牛奶中抗生素残留的检测。采用所建立的检测方法对市售的50种不同乳品进行了检测,其中一个样品检出氯霉素含量为0.48 μg/kg。检测结果表明,中国市场上销售的乳品氯霉素污染的风险仍然存在。本研究建立的液相色谱-质谱联用方法实现了牛奶中35种四环素类、磺胺类、青霉素类、大环内酯类、氯霉素类等5类抗生素残留的测定。该方法简单、快捷、经济,可实现多种抗生素残留的快速测定。     

气相色谱-三重四极杆质谱法同时测定巴氏杀菌乳中9种香精成分

建立了气相色谱-三重四极杆质谱（GC-MS/MS）同时检测巴氏杀菌乳中9种香精成分（二氢香豆素、香兰素、香豆素、乙基香兰素、甲基香兰素、7-甲基香豆素、7-甲氧基香豆素、7-乙氧基-4甲基香豆素和环香豆素）的分析方法。巴氏杀菌乳样品用乙醇溶液萃取,低温涡旋离心,取上清液过0.22 μm滤膜,以DB-5MS色谱柱分离,在MRM模式下测定,基质曲线外标法定量。实验结果表明,9种香精成分在1~200 μg/L范围内呈良好线性,线性相关系数（R²）均大于0.997,方法的检出限为0.002~0.1 μg/kg,定量限为0.001~2 μg/kg,平均回收率为90.3%~110.6%,日内、日间精密度均小于10%。该方法前处理简单快速,检测准确度和灵敏度高,可用于巴氏杀菌乳中9种香精成分的同时检测。     

Simultaneous determination of residues of dipyrone and its major metabolites in milk, bovine muscle, and porcine muscle by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry

A new liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) method for the determination of dipyrone (DIP) and the DIP-related residues 4-formylaminoantipyrine (FAA), 4-aminoantipyrine (AA), and 4-methylaminoantipyrine (MAA) in milk, bovine muscle, and porcine muscle is presented. The analytes are extracted from the sample with methanol and defatted with hexane. The methanol extracts are then concentrated and injected into the LC system. Compounds are determined by reversed-phase LC using an Inertsil ODS-3 column with ammonium formate-acetonitrile mobile phase and MS detection using positive-ion electrospray ionization. Calibration curves were linear between 0.02 and 0.20 microg/g matrix equivalent concentration for FAA, AA, and MAA, and between 0.2 and 2.0 microg/g for DIP. The relative standard deviations for measurements by the proposed method were <11% for milk and porcine samples, with slightly greater variability for bovine samples. Average recoveries ranged from 82 to 128%, depending on the compound and matrix involved. The method detection limits of FAA, AA, and MAA were <0.02 microg/g for all matrixes tested, while those of DIP were <0.13 microg/g. The proposed method is rapid, simple, and specific, allowing a single analyst to easily prepare over 20 samples in a regular working day.     

同位素稀释法测定乳制品中的残留氯霉素

建立了同位素稀释高效液相色谱串联质谱测定乳制品中氯霉素残留的方法;往待测样品中加入同位素内标氯霉素-D5,用乙腈进行提取,取部分提取液加水稀释,并于4℃放置1h后冷冻、离心分离,取上清液进行负离子选择反应监测模式下的液相色谱-质谱技术检测;并确定了优化检测条件.结果表明,在优化的检测条件下,该方法在0.1~10μg/L氯霉素浓度范围内有良好的线性关系,相关系数为0.999 8,检出限(S/N=3)为0.1μg/kg.其在不同添加水平(0.02、2、10μg/L)下对液体乳和奶粉两种样品的平均回收率分别为95.0%~102.5%和90.0%~101.0%,相对标准偏差分别为1.86%~5.35%和2.16%~5.64%.该方法操作简便快速、灵敏度高、重现性好、便于大批量的样品分析,符合法规残留限量监测要求,为监测乳制品质量安全提供了一种较好的检测手段.     

免疫亲和固相萃取-超高效合相色谱-串联质谱法同时测定牛奶中6种玉米赤霉醇类化合物残留

建立了免疫亲和固相萃取（IAC-SPE）-超高效合相色谱-串联质谱（UPC²-MS/MS）同时测定牛奶中α-玉米赤霉醇、β-玉米赤霉醇、α-玉米赤霉烯醇、β-玉米赤霉烯醇、玉米赤霉烯酮和玉米赤霉酮残留的分析方法。样品用去离子水稀释,经IAC-SPE富集净化后,采用Waters ACQUITY UPC² Torus 2-PIC色谱柱（50 mm×3.0 mm,1.7 μm）分离,以超临界CO₂和0.1%（v/v）甲酸甲醇溶液为流动相,经梯度洗脱后在ESI^-模式下检测。经过稀释离心的牛奶样品采用免疫亲和柱净化后没有明显的基质效应,6种目标化合物在1~200 ng/mL范围内线性关系良好,相关系数（r²）≥0.9957;6种目标化合物在3个加标水平下的平均回收率为75.9%~106.5%,日内和日间精密度均≤11.4%。该法专属性好,操作简便,有机溶剂使用量小,与已有的样品测定方法比较更绿色环保,可用于牛奶中α-玉米赤霉醇、β-玉米赤霉醇、α-玉米赤霉烯醇、β-玉米赤霉烯醇、玉米赤霉酮和玉米赤霉烯酮的残留检测。     

Simultaneous determination of seventeen glucocorticoids residues in milk and eggs by ultra-performance liquid chromatography/electrospray tandem mass spectrometry

A comprehensive analytical method has been developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of seventeen glucocorticoid residues in eggs and milk. The mass spectrometer parameters, the composition of the mobile phase and the sample preparation method were firstly optimized to obtain maximum sensitivity. The samples were deconjugated with beta-glucuronidase/arylsulfatase enzyme and concentrated using an Oasis HLB solid-phase extraction cartridge, followed by cleanup with a dual Sep-pak silica and aminopropyl cartridge. The analytes were quantified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (using a C18 column)/electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC/ESI-MS/MS) operating in the negative ion mode. The assay for the 17 glucocorticoids was linear over the range of 1-200 microg/L for milk and egg samples with a high correlation coefficient (>0.99). The limits of quantification (LOQs) for the target analytes were 0.04-1.27 microg/kg for the egg samples and 0.03-0.73 microg/kg for the milk samples. The average extraction recoveries of the glucocorticoids from eggs and milk at two concentration levels (spiked at 0.40 and 2.00 microg/kg) were 65.6-118.7% and 61.5-119.6%, respectively, with relative standard deviations between 1.8-17.0% and 2.4-18.4%, respectively. Because of its high sensitivity, good precision and specificity, the method was found to be suitable for trace analysis of synthetic and natural glucocorticoids in complex biosamples such as eggs and milk.     

Sample preparation followed by HPLC under harmless 100% aqueous conditions for determination of oxytetracycline in milk and eggs

A simple and hazardous chemical-free method for the high-performance liquid chromatographic determination of oxytetracycline (OTC) residues in milk and eggs has been developed. Sample preparation consists in homogenization with an aqueous solution by means of a handheld ultrasonic homogenizer followed by centrifugal ultrafiltration. HPLC is performed with an isocratic aqueous mobile phase and a photodiode array detector. Average recoveries of OTC (0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 microg mL(-1) for milk; 0.1, 0.2, and 0.4 microg mL(-1) for eggs) were > or =84% with relative standard deviations of < or =2.3%. The total time required for the analysis of one sample and LOQs were <30 min and <0.1 microg mL(-1), respectively. In all the processes, no organic solvents or hazardous reagents were used.     

Rapid quantification of HIV protease inhibitors in human plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry

HIV protease inhibitors are important antiretroviral drugs which have substantially reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV-1 infection. Recent data have shown relationships between plasma concentrations of the protease inhibitors and clinical response, which makes therapeutic drug monitoring valuable. We have developed and validated an assay, using liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), for the routine quantification of the six licensed protease inhibitors (amprenavir, indinavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir and saquinavir) and the pharmacologically active nelfinavir metabolite M8 in plasma. The sample pretreatment consisted of protein precipitation with a mixture of methanol and acetronitrile using only 100 microl of plasma. Chromatographic separation was performed on an Inertsil ODS3 column (50 x 2.0 mm i.d., particle size 5 microm), with a quick stepwise gradient using an acetate buffer (pH 5) and methanol, at a flow rate of 0.5 ml min(-1). The analytical run time was 5.5 min. The use of a 96-well plate autosampler allowed batch sizes up to 150 patient samples. The triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer was operated in the positive ion mode and multiple reaction monitoring was used for drug quantification. The method was validated over the concentration ranges 0.01-10 microg ml(-1) for indinavir and saquinavir, 0.1-10 microg ml(-1) for amprenavir, 0.05-10 microg ml(-1) for nelfinavir and ritonavir, 0.1-20 microg ml(-1) for lopinavir and 0.01-5 microg ml(-1) for M8. Saquinavir-d(5) and indinavir-d(6) were used as internal standards. The coefficients of variation were always <10% for both intra-day and inter-day precisions for each compound. Mean accuracies were also between the designated limits (+/-15%). The validated concentration ranges proved to be adequate in daily practice. This robust and fast LC/MS/MS assay is now successfully applied for routine therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetic studies in our hospital.     

Determination of low-level ink photoinitiator residues in packaged milk by solid-phase extraction and LC-ESI/MS/MS using triple-quadrupole mass analyzer

A confirmatory and quantitative method based on liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI/MS/MS) has been developed for simultaneous determination of seven photoinitiator residues: benzophenone, (1-hydroxycyclohexyl)phenylketone (Irgacure 184), isopropylthioxanthone (ITX), 2-ethylhexyl-(4-dimethylamino)benzoate (EHA or EHDAB), 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-1-propanone (Irgacure 907), (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) and 2-benzyl-2-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)-1-butanone (Irgacure 369) in packaged milk and related packaging materials. Residues of photoinitiators were extracted from milk using acetonitrile, and further enriched and purified on HLB solid-phase extraction cartridges prior to being analyzed by LC-ESI/MS/MS with selected reaction monitoring mode, while photoinitiators in packaging materials were extracted using the same solvent. Satisfactory recovery (from 80 to 111%), intra- and inter-day precision (below 12%), and low limits of quantification (from 0.1 to 5.0 μg kg⁻¹) were evaluated from spiked samples at three concentration levels (5.0, 10.0 and 25.0 μg kg⁻¹ for Irgacure 184 and 2.5, 5.0 and 25.0 μg kg⁻¹ for others). These excellent validation data suggested the possibility of using the LC-ESI/MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of low-level photoinitiator residues migrating from printed food-packaging materials into milk. The method has been successfully applied to the analysis of real samples of different fat contents ranging from 8 to 30 g L⁻¹. The photoinitiator residues were revealed to be higher in milk with higher fat content and the most important contaminations were benzophenone and ITX in concentration ranges of 2.84–18.35 and 0.83–8.87 μg kg⁻¹, respectively.