Presence of Heavy Metals in Pork Products in Chennai (India)

Analysis of Contamination Levels of Cu, Pb, and Zn and Population Health Risk via Consumption of Processed Meat Products

“…The results of evaluation of some heavy metals in sausage marketed in Saudi Arabia showed that the mean value of Cu in samples was 18.51 ± 0.54 mg/kg that was higher than the MPL (32). In addition, our results were in accordance with the results obtained by Santhi et al (2008) who reported that Cu contents ranged 0.53 -2.85 mg/kg in ham from Chennai, India (33).…”

Determination of heavy metals in exposed corned beef and chicken luncheon that sold in Sulaymaniah markets

“…All trademarks varied significantly (P<0.05). The concentrations of heavy metals Pb and Cd in the liver, kidneys and most of meat products have been described by researchers in other countries (Kirkpatrick and Coffin, 2006;Gonzaacutelez-Weller et al, 2006;Santhi, et al, 2008;Blanco-Penedo et al, 2009 (FSIS, 2004). Lead would become toxic if it is consumed in the amount which exceeds the threshold and can cause acute and chronic poisoning symptoms (Jarup, 2003).…”

“…Instances of heavy metal contamination in meat products during processing have been reported (Santhi et al, 2008 andBrito et al, 2005). Heavy metal pollutants can contaminate the products during processing (through the raw material, spices, water and packaging) by inhalation of air and penetration through the skin's surface (Raikwar et al 2008 andSanthi et al, 2008). In other cases, contaminated animal feed and rearing of livestock in proximity to polluted environment were reportedly responsible for heavy metal contamination in meat (Miranda et al, 2005 andSabir et al, 2003).…”

“…because of their toxicity, bioaccumulation and biomagnifications in the food chain (Demirezen and Uruc, 2006). The risk of heavy metal contamination in meat is of great concern for both food safety and human health because of the toxic nature of these metals at relatively minute concentrations (Santhi et al, 2008). Instances of heavy metal contamination in meat products during processing have been reported (Santhi et al, 2008 andBrito et al, 2005).…”

“…The risk of heavy metal contamination in meat is of great concern for both food safety and human health because of the toxic nature of these metals at relatively minute concentrations (Santhi et al, 2008). Instances of heavy metal contamination in meat products during processing have been reported (Santhi et al, 2008 andBrito et al, 2005). Heavy metal pollutants can contaminate the products during processing (through the raw material, spices, water and packaging) by inhalation of air and penetration through the skin's surface (Raikwar et al 2008 andSanthi et al, 2008).…”