Heavy metals in Bushmeat from New-Bussa and its environs, Nigeria

Adelakun, Kehinde Moruff; Kehinde, Abiodun Solomon; Joshua, Deji; Ibrahim, A.O.; Akinade, T.G.

doi:10.4314/jasem.v24i4.19

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“…18 In contrast however, Friant et al 2015 has reported some measure of health risk awareness among hunters engaged in bushmeat processing activities. Other studies indicate that asides the risk of contracting parasitic diseases, bushmeat is also known to contain heavy metals in measures that are sometimes above recommended WHO limits (Ogungbile et al, 2022) 32 that may lead to nervous system illnesses This issue alludes to the dearth of such needed knowledge among the urban populace which may help deter the increasing demand. Without this, consumption may continue unabated and Public health becomes more at risk, with many in danger of contracting zoonotic diseases.…”

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An urban survey of dwellers, knowledge and disposition of bush meat and conservation in Ikorodu Metropolis, Lagos State, Nigeria

Ogungbile,

CT,

2023

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Wildmeat, a traditional source of protein for local rural homes in Africa has gained increased notoriety in respect to its implications for health when consumed by Man. consumption has in recent times become a source of concern for the global community particularly. As, a food resource often traded to urbanites, who can pay higher prices as a supplement to meals. Inspite of the extant studies on this activity, its urban dimensions remain poorly understood particularly in Nigeria. The paper assessed the local insights into why Ikorudu urbanites in Lagos, Nigeria continue to consume wild meat and their awareness of the implications of its consumption on their health. It was found using a questionnaire survey that more than 70% of residents had a low awareness of the negative implications of wildmeat consumption on their health. Furthermore, 45% of residents’ view wildmeat as healthier meat carrying less germs contrary to recent findings on its parasitic content. Results indicate that taste and cultural preferences are key reasons for sustained consumption (71%), and Grasscutter (Thryonomys swiderianus) continues to be the favoured edible wildmeat. This signals a pertinent need for increased local awareness of the zoonotic potentials of such meat through advocacy and educational campaigns. Continued blithe perspectives to Wildmeat issues may engender future disease outbreaks and eventually negatively impact on the ecological wellbeing of both Man and Bush animals.

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An urban survey of dwellers, knowledge and disposition of bush meat and conservation in Ikorodu Metropolis, Lagos State, Nigeria

Ogungbile,

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2023

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“…Pb level in bushbuck (213.00 ± 3.00 mg kg -1 ) was outrageously the highest. Thus creating a health concern for bush meat consumers in the study area [24].…”

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Heavy Metals Contaminants in Honey and Dry-Cured Meat Sold in Northern Nigeria Markets

Samuel,

Akinyemi,

Kolawole

et al. 2024

Food Science and Engineering

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Honey and dry-cured meat are common products for consumption and export in Nigeria but with a paucity of reports on their chemical contamination status. The occurrence of heavy metal residue in honey and dry-cured meat (Kilishi) for export in Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria and their safety status were investigated. The toxic metals profile in ninety samples of each animal product was established by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS, M5 Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA). The mean prevalence of Copper (Cu) in the honey samples from Kano Central was statistically higher than from other locations. Cadmium (Cd) contaminants occurred in the products at a range of 0.001-0.041 mg kg-1. Lead (Pb) and Cobalt (Co) were below detectable levels in all the samples. Due to the relatively high profile of Cu in both products, Cr in honey and Cd in the dry-cured meat, which was slightly higher than the permissible level in humans by the World Health Organization, there is a health risk concern. The Nigerian regulatory entities should always routinely monitor and enforce the set legislative laws to ensure a safe animal product for local consumption or export in Nigeria.

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Wildmeat, a traditional source of protein for local rural homes in Africa has gained increased notoriety in respect to its implications for health when consumed by Man. consumption has in recent times become a source of concern for the global community particularly. As, a food resource often traded to urbanites, who can pay higher prices as a supplement to meals. Inspite of the extant studies on this activity, its urban dimensions remain poorly understood particularly in Nigeria. The paper assessed the local insights into why Ikorudu urbanites in Lagos, Nigeria continue to consume wild meat and their awareness of the implications of its consumption on their health. It was found using a questionnaire survey that more than 70% of residents had a low awareness of the negative implications of wildmeat consumption on their health. Furthermore, 45% of residents' view wildmeat as healthier meat carrying less germs contrary to recent findings on its parasitic content. Results indicate that taste and cultural preferences are key reasons for sustained consumption (71%), and Grasscutter (Thryonomys swiderianus) continues to be the favoured edible wildmeat. This signals a pertinent need for increased local awareness of the zoonotic potentials of such meat through advocacy and educational campaigns. Continued blithe perspectives to Wildmeat issues may engender future disease outbreaks and eventually negatively impact on the ecological wellbeing of both Man and Bush animals.

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Heavy metals in Bushmeat from New-Bussa and its environs, Nigeria

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An urban survey of dwellers, knowledge and disposition of bush meat and conservation in Ikorodu Metropolis, Lagos State, Nigeria

An urban survey of dwellers, knowledge and disposition of bush meat and conservation in Ikorodu Metropolis, Lagos State, Nigeria

Heavy Metals Contaminants in Honey and Dry-Cured Meat Sold in Northern Nigeria Markets

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