Assessment of selected heavy metal concentration in fresh and grilled beef - A case study in East Legon, Ghana

Aim: Contamination of meat by heavy metals is a concern due to their possible toxicity and effects on human health. The present study was undertaken to determine the presence and concentration of iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), calcium (Ca), manganese (Mg), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) in the fres...

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Main Authors: Frederick Adzitey, David Mireku, Nurul Huda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2018-08-01
Series:International Journal of One Health
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Online Access:http://www.onehealthjournal.org/Vol.4/7.pdf