A comprehensive image of environmental toxic heavy metals in red meat: A global systematic review and meta-analysis and risk assessment study

Salim, Shamimeh Azimi; Sarraf ov, Narges; Dana, Zeinab; Hashami, Zahra; Afrah, Arvin; Sadeghi, Ehsan; Bashiry, Moein

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164100

Cited by 11 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 128 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Heavy metals in meat and meat products come from contaminated animal feeds, especially in regions with intense industrialization [ 76 ]. Some authors reported various amounts of heavy metals in meat and meat derivatives produced in different countries [ 52 , 76 , 77 , 78 , 79 , 80 ]. Hoha et al [ 77 ] obtained higher values of heavy metals in pork salami and sausages obtained in Romania, compared to less processed samples like ham and bacon.…”

Section: The Presence Of Heavy Metals In Foodmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The concentrations of the analyzed metals were below the Codex Alimentarius limits [ 9 ], but their cumulative effect should be taken into consideration. Salim et al [ 80 ] obtained values that exceeded the Codex Alimentarius [ 9 ] permissible levels in the case of Pb 2+ and Cd 2+ ions in red meat samples from Asia and Africa. The authors postulated that Cd 2+ was found in higher concentrations in meat with a high fat content and was accumulated in fat tissues [ 80 ].…”

Section: The Presence Of Heavy Metals In Foodmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Salim et al [ 80 ] obtained values that exceeded the Codex Alimentarius [ 9 ] permissible levels in the case of Pb 2+ and Cd 2+ ions in red meat samples from Asia and Africa. The authors postulated that Cd 2+ was found in higher concentrations in meat with a high fat content and was accumulated in fat tissues [ 80 ]. In a previous study, Wang et al [ 14 ] highlighted some different amounts of heavy metals in meat products from China during 2015–2017, with chromium being found in higher amounts while mercury being the lowest.…”

Section: The Presence Of Heavy Metals In Foodmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Heavy Metals in Foods and Beverages: Global Situation, Health Risks and Reduction Methods

Scutarașu,

Trincă

2023

Foods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Heavy metals are chemical elements with a toxic effect on the human body. The expansion of industries has led to significant increasing levels of these constituents in the environment. Intensive agriculture can also lead to an increased concentration of heavy metals as a result of using different fertilizers and pesticides. Heavy metal accumulation in soil and plants represents a serious issue because of the potential risks to consumers. There are several methods available for the removal of these toxic components from different substrates (chemical precipitation, electrodialysis, coagulation and flocculation, photocatalytic removal, and adsorption-based processes), but most procedures are expensive and difficult to perform. Thus, more research is needed on the development of low-cost methods in foods. This work represents a review on the heavy metal presence in different food substrates (such as fruits and vegetables, milk and dairy products, meat and meat derivatives, oils, and alcoholic beverages) and provides an overview of the current situation worldwide, taking into account the fact that risks for human health are induced by the intensification of industry and the high degree of pollution. Considering that the toxicological quality of food affects its acceptability, this work provides valuable data regarding the actual situation on the proposed topic.

show abstract

Section: The Presence Of Heavy Metals In Foodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Presence Of Heavy Metals In Foodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Presence Of Heavy Metals In Foodmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Heavy Metals in Foods and Beverages: Global Situation, Health Risks and Reduction Methods

Scutarașu,

Trincă

2023

Foods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…WHO has established the highest permissible levels for toxic elements in herbal plants as 5, 10, 0.3, 2.0, and 0.2 mg kg −1 for As, Pb, Cd, Cr, and Hg, respectively [ 15 ]. The European Food Safety Authority considers the prevention and management of Pb pollution as crucial due to its detrimental effects on the human body and excessive concentration in the environment [ 16 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Simultaneous Determination of Mineral Nutrients and Toxic Metals in M. stenopetala from Southern Ethiopia: A Comparative Study of Three Cultivating Areas Using MP-AES

Shemnsa,

Adane,

Tessema

et al. 2024

Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In this study, for the first time, the levels of thirteen micro- and macromineral nutrients in the leaves, seeds, and supportive soil of Moringa stenopetala (M. stenopetala) were simultaneously determined using microwave plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (MP-AES). The samples were collected during the arid season, in 2019 from the three main M. stenopetala growing areas in southern Ethiopia (Chano Mile Kebele, Nechisar Kebele, and Konso Special Woreda). A novel digestion method for leaf and seed samples was developed using an optimized acid mixture (2.5 : 0.75 : 0.5 of HNO3, HClO4, and H2O2) at 240°C for 2 hrs and 30 min, resulting in clear and colorless solutions. The method makes the digestion process more efficient by minimizing the reagent volume, reducing digestion temperature and time, and simplifying the overall procedure. The efficiency of the optimized procedure was validated by spiking experiments, and the percentage recovery ranged between 94 and 110%. Under optimized experimental conditions, higher concentrations of essential minerals (K, Na, Ca, and Mg) were observed in the plant leaf and seed samples from the three areas. In addition, significant amounts of trace elements (Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu) were also found. Importantly, no traces of the toxic elements (Cd and Pb) were detected in any of the analyzed samples, suggesting that the leaves and seeds of M. stenopetala are valuable sources of both micro- and macromineral nutrients and are safe from toxic metals. From a dietary perspective, the seed contains almost comparable concentrations of minerals as the leaves. As a result, the seeds of M. stenopetala can serve as an alternative source of minerals and play a role in overcoming the current global food crisis, particularly in the dry season. Analysis of variance at a 95% confidence level revealed significant differences in the levels of all mineral nutrients between the three sample means except K, Ca, Co, and Cu. Generally, the developed method includes an innovative digestion procedure that minimizes reagent consumption, operates at lower temperatures, and requires shorter digestion times, thereby optimizing resource utilization and maintaining analytical accuracy. Notably, the absence of toxic elements in the MP-AES procedure highlights the safety and reliability of M. stenopetala leaves and seeds as valuable, contamination-free sources of essential nutrients.

show abstract

“…Animal and meat products provide sustenance to humans due to their large reserve of micronutrients [19]. Meat is essential for body building, repairs, antibody generation, and overall health [20,21]. Heavy metal pollution, on the other hand, can put meat and animal products at risk.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determination of Zinc Concentration and Nutritional Value of Cow Hide (Ponmo) Sold in Different Parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Ogunlade-Anibasa, G. O.,

Ogwuiche, P. O.

2023

JABB

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Investigation of heavy metals (Zinc) concentration and nutritional value of cow hides (ponmo) consumed in AMAC (Abuja Municipal and Kuje Area Councils was carried out between November 2021 and January 2022. Samples were randomly collected from both Area Councils and prepared for Analysis using Nitric acid digestion and Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS). The mean concentration of Zinc (Zn) in AMAC were 0.88 ± 0.35mg/kg and 2.04 ± 0.57mg/kg in Kuje Area Council respectively. Results showed that the concentration of Zinc (Zn) in cow hide (Ponmo) from AMAC was two times as high as cow hide (Ponmo) from Kuje Area Council. The mean concentration of Zinc (Zn) in cow hide in both Area Councils were two times as high as the Food and Agricultural Organization Standard unit for Zinc(Zn), which is 0.03mg/kg -1.0mg/kg. However, potential accumulation may depend on the frequency of consumption or exposure. In contrast to many studies the samples had alot of nutritional value. Proximate analysis showed that the ponmo samples for Kuje had 54% proteinand 34.68% carbohydrate, moisture 5.3%, crude lipid 2.3%, ash 2.7%, fibre 0.82% while ponmo samples for AMAC had 51.4% protein, 36% carbohydrate, 5% moisture, crude lipid 4.3%, ash 2.1% and fibre 1.1% which suggests that Ponmo has some level of nutrient especially rich in protein and carbohydrate and low in fibre content. Cowhides from AMAC and Kuje Area Councils contain significant amount of zinc, which exceeded the standard limit and could pose a potential health risk to consumers depending on the frequency of consumption. Hence the need for monitoring of this metal concentration to avoid excessive bioaccumulation that could be harmful to health. This study also showed that cowhides is rich in some nutrients especially protein and carbohydrates and can be a substitute for meat protein.

show abstract

A comprehensive image of environmental toxic heavy metals in red meat: A global systematic review and meta-analysis and risk assessment study

Cited by 11 publications

References 128 publications

Heavy Metals in Foods and Beverages: Global Situation, Health Risks and Reduction Methods

Heavy Metals in Foods and Beverages: Global Situation, Health Risks and Reduction Methods

Simultaneous Determination of Mineral Nutrients and Toxic Metals in M. stenopetala from Southern Ethiopia: A Comparative Study of Three Cultivating Areas Using MP-AES

Determination of Zinc Concentration and Nutritional Value of Cow Hide (Ponmo) Sold in Different Parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About