Heavy metal contamination in food crops in Lebanon and health risk analysis

Heavy metal contamination in wastewater-irrigated leafy vegetables: implications for food safety

Heavy metal levels in crop and livestock product in Ethiopia: a review

Heavy metal contamination in food is a growing public health concern due to its potential for chronic toxicity. In Ethiopia, several studies have reported elevated levels of heavy metals in cereals, vegetables, fruits, milk, and fish across different regions, particularly in industrial and urban areas. Cereals such as...

Toxic metal exposure from canned foods: a comprehensive risk assessment study in the middle east

Heavy metal contamination in food remains a major public health concern, particularly in regions with limited routine monitoring. This study evaluated the concentrations of toxic metals in commonly consumed canned plant-based foods marketed in Erbil, Iraq. A total of 54 samples of canned tomatoes, olives, and mixed veg...

Dietary exposure and health risks associated with selected vegetables from Pothohar Region of Punjab, Pakistan

Assessment of selected heavy metals pollution (chromium, lead, and cadmium) in edible vegetables and agricultural soils influenced by tannery activities in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Industrial heavy metal pollution in agricultural soils threatens food safety and human health. This study assessed chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) concentrations in soils and vegetables collected from four tannery sites in Ethiopia's Amhara region. Soil and vegetable samples were subjected to wet digestion,...

Assessment of Heavy Metals Content in Three Commercial Fish Feeds Found Within Awka Metropolis

The study investigated the concentration of heavy metals in fish sold across selected Nigerian markets, focusing on public health implications and environmental safety. Fish is a major source of protein and essential nutrients for a vast majority of Nigerians, yet increasing industrialization, poor waste management...