CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD: BIOACCUMULATION AND POTENTIAL CONSUMER EXPOSURE TO METAL RESIDUES IN VEGETABLES.

CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD: BIOACCUMULATION AND POTENTIAL CONSUMER EXPOSURE TO METAL RESIDUES IN VEGETABLES.

One of the most significant causes of health problems worldwide is heavy metal contamination of vegetables. Hence, the study aimed to evaluate the concentration of ten heavy metals in commonly consumed vegetables and determine the health implications of their consumption. The vegetables studied inc...

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Main Authors: C. D. Ezeonyejiaku, C. O. Okoye, J. N. Ezeonyejiaku, I. I. Offorbuike, E. I. Azaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Biosciences 2023-06-01
Series:The Bioscientist
Subjects:
food saftey
dietary toxicity
public health
heavy metal
Anambra state
Online Access:https://bioscientistjournal.com/index.php/The_Bioscientist/article/view/148

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