Human Health Risk of Organochlorine Pesticides in Foods Grown in Nigeria

Background. Production of foods safe for consumption is an important issue worldwide. Organochlorine pesticides (OCP) are often used to preserve crops. Their use can have serious impacts on human health. Objectives. This research aims at assessing OCP residues in food samples from markets in Lagos i...

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Main Authors: Aderonke O. Oyeyiola, Oluwatoyin T. Fatunsin, Latifat M. Akanbi, Damilola E. Fadahunsi, Muyideen O. Moshood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pure Earth 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Health and Pollution
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