Title of article
Assessment of Heavy Metals in Rice Brands and their Potential Risk on Public Health
Author/Authors
Mehrabi ، Ali Department of Health and Food Safety - Faculty of Health, Medical Microbiology Research Center - Qazvin University of Medical Sciences , Zareiyan ، Mohammad Department of Health and Food Safety - Faculty of Health - Qazvin University of Medical Sciences , Maryamabadi ، Amar Olive Branch Technical Inspection Laboratory , Ghajarbeygi ، Peyman Health Products Safety Research Center - Qazvin University of medical sciences , Zarei ، Hamid Department of Environmental health engineering - School of Public Health - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Ramezani ، Hossein Department of Health, Safety, and Environment Management - School of Public Health - Hamadan University of Medical Sciences , Hosseini ، Hamid Department of Environmental Engineering - Islamic Azad University, Bushehr Branch , Kazeminia ، Masoud Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Tehran , Mahmoudi ، Razzagh Medical Microbiology Research Center, Health Products Safety Research Center - Qazvin University of medical sciences
From page
309
To page
318
Abstract
The accumulation of heavy metals in crops irrigated with wastewater is a serious environmental problem. Wastewater irrigation is widespread, particularly for rice due to its high water demands. This can lead to heavy metal accumulation in rice and subsequent entry into the human body, posing detrimental health effects. This study investigated heavy metal accumulation in 12 rice brands (6 imported and 6 domestic) from the Bushehr city market in Iran. The mean values of lead, arsenic, and cadmium in domestic rice brands were 0.246 ±0.194, 0.074 ±0.025, and 0.150 ±0.124 mg kg-1 respectively, while in imported rice brands they were 0.086 ±0.031, 0.085 ±0.021, and 0.031 ±0.007 mg kg-1 respectively. The mean lead and cadmium levels in domestic rice brands slightly exceeded the FAO/WHO limit, while the mean arsenic concentration was below the limit. To protect human health and reduce food contamination with heavy metals, preventive measures such as regular monitoring of heavy metals in food must be taken.
Keywords
Heavy metals , Rice , Public health , Potential risk
Journal title
Journal of Chemical Health Risks
Journal title
Journal of Chemical Health Risks
Record number
2770118
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