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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 23, No. 3, 2019, pp. 443-447
Bioline Code: ja19067
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 23, No. 3, 2019, pp. 443-447

 en Heavy Metal Concentrations in Street-Vended Fruits and Vegetables in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
OBI-IYEKE, GE

Abstract

The concentration of metals (Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, Cd, Mn and Ni) in selected fruits and vegetables from Ekpan market in Warri Delta state, Nigeria were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). The concentrations of metals (mg/kg) in all samples ranged from ND-0.91, ND -1.12, 0.74-1.51, 0.27-1.83, 0.02-1.74 and 0.15 -1.93 for Cd, Cu, Ni, Mn, Zn and Pb respectively. Cr was not detected in all the samples. The result also indicated that the concentration of Cd, Cu, Ni, Mn and Zn were within the permissible limit for WHO 2015 while the concentration of Pb in most samples were above the WHO 2015 limit hence pose toxicological risk. The study will bring awareness to consumers on the inherent health implication of food contamination with its attendant economic implication.

Keywords
Contamination; Metals; Fruits; Vegetables

 
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