Background: Many of the markets in Nigeria are open, where foodstuffs are laid bare on flat trays and open baskets, directly exposing them to environmental contaminants. This study aimed at determining whether some food items on sale around an industrialized area of Ogun State are contaminated with trace metals. Methods: Seven different food items – Clarias gariepinus (roasted, fresh and smoked) Bos taurus (dried and fresh beef), zobo leaf (Hibiscus sabdariffa) and crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus) were sampled from three major markets, namely: Lusada, Atan and Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota LGA of Ogun State. They were analyzed for Lead, Cadmium, Nickel, Manganese and Zinc using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Results: Cd was not detected in mos...
Background. North Central Nigeria is the food basket of Nigeria but is also known for its artisanal ...
It is very pertinent to carry out environmental studies for the assessment of human health risks ass...
Sequel to the high rate at which waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) is consumed in Southern Nigeria and...
Background: Many of the markets in Nigeria are open, where foodstuffs are laid bare on flat trays an...
The concentration of metals (Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, Cd, Mn and Ni) in selected fruits and vegetables from E...
Food consumed in Ota, Nigeria are prone to contamination with environmental metal pollutants. The co...
Trace amount of some metals like zinc, iron, manganese is normally constituent of natural water bodi...
The concentrations of heavy metals in Ready-to-Eat foods offered for sale in some major towns of Sou...
The levels of some trace metals (Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cd) were quantitatively determined in raw and heat ...
Background: Food safety and security have remained an emerging global challenge amidst increasing hu...
Levels of iron, copper, zinc, manganese, lead, cadmium and nickel in selected foods marketed in Nige...
Background: The consumption of foods with a high concentration of heavy metals has increased the cha...
Dietary exposure to heavy metals, namely Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Chromium (Cr), ha...
A field survey was conducted to investigate heavy metals present in three vegetables (cucumber, cabb...
Abstract: Environmental pollution due to mining activities has become a reoccurring incident in the ...
Background. North Central Nigeria is the food basket of Nigeria but is also known for its artisanal ...
It is very pertinent to carry out environmental studies for the assessment of human health risks ass...
Sequel to the high rate at which waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) is consumed in Southern Nigeria and...
Background: Many of the markets in Nigeria are open, where foodstuffs are laid bare on flat trays an...
The concentration of metals (Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, Cd, Mn and Ni) in selected fruits and vegetables from E...
Food consumed in Ota, Nigeria are prone to contamination with environmental metal pollutants. The co...
Trace amount of some metals like zinc, iron, manganese is normally constituent of natural water bodi...
The concentrations of heavy metals in Ready-to-Eat foods offered for sale in some major towns of Sou...
The levels of some trace metals (Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cd) were quantitatively determined in raw and heat ...
Background: Food safety and security have remained an emerging global challenge amidst increasing hu...
Levels of iron, copper, zinc, manganese, lead, cadmium and nickel in selected foods marketed in Nige...
Background: The consumption of foods with a high concentration of heavy metals has increased the cha...
Dietary exposure to heavy metals, namely Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Chromium (Cr), ha...
A field survey was conducted to investigate heavy metals present in three vegetables (cucumber, cabb...
Abstract: Environmental pollution due to mining activities has become a reoccurring incident in the ...
Background. North Central Nigeria is the food basket of Nigeria but is also known for its artisanal ...
It is very pertinent to carry out environmental studies for the assessment of human health risks ass...
Sequel to the high rate at which waterleaf (Talinum triangulare) is consumed in Southern Nigeria and...