Health risk assessment of heavy metals in Kiwi fruit; A Case Study of Amlesh orchards, Iran

Abstract

This study was to identify and assess the risk of heavy metals in Kiwi fruit in Amlash County. 30 samples were taken from Kiwi fields in all over the county. Some heavy metal concentrations were measured in and determined them non-cancer risk assessment via digestive tract for children and adults. Among the metals, the non-cancer risk assessment of Cd, Cu, Fe, Ni, and Pb in Kiwi fruit consumption for children were at risk of non-carcinogenic health (THQ > 1). Also, the health risk assessment of Cu, Fe, Ni, and Pb for children were at risk of non-carcinogenic health (THQ > 1). Therefore, it is required monitoring and intervention measures to conserve the soil again to meatal pollution.