Accidental Poisoning with Calcium Carbide

Jindal, Tarsem

doi:10.4172/2161-0495.1000159

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“…In Turkey the CaC 2 poisoning by eating dates ripened through CaC 2 has been well documented (Per et al, 2007). Another case of accidental poisoning with CaC 2 is documented in India for a 2 year old boy, who took the paper piece contaminated with calcium carbide in mouth (Jindal et al, 2013). In our present study on the third instar larvae of transgenic D. melanogaster larvae the exposure of 4, 8, 16, and 32 Â 10 À3 g/ml of CaC 2 , significantly induced the expression of hsp70 in a dose dependent manner.…”

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Evaluation of the toxic potential of calcium carbide in the third instar larvae of transgenic Drosophila melanogaster (hsp70-lacZ)Bg9

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Evaluation of the toxic potential of calcium carbide in the third instar larvae of transgenic Drosophila melanogaster (hsp70-lacZ)Bg9

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“…The health implications associated to consuming CaC2 ripen fruits have been documented. According to Jindal, Tarsem, Agrawal, Nitika and Sangwan (2013) in their study on accidental poisoning with calcium carbide, they reported that high exposure to arsenic cause a buildup of fluids in lungs with early symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, burning sensation in chest and abdomen, thirst, weakness, difficulty in swallowing, irritation or burning in the eyes and skin, permanent eye damage, ulcer on the skin, sore throat, cough and shortness of breath.…”

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Assessment of Heavy Metals in Edible Fruits Sold in Selected Markets in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State

Uchenna

Onyebuchi

2023

J. Stabil. Environ. Mgt

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This study assessed the concentration of heavy metals in edible fruits sold in selected markets in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State. Despite the nutritional benefits obtained from fruit consumption, the presence of heavy metals accompanying it from the environment draws scientific concerns affecting the human health. The multi-stage and random sampling techniques were used in dividing the area into three with three markets. Ninety-five fruit sellers participated in the study. The instruments used for data collection were field observation, questionnaire and laboratory analysis. Twelve fruit samples of banana, watermelon, apple and pineapple, four from three markets were collected. Also, three samples of unripe banana fruits were collected, to compare the percentage increase in the concentration of arsenic that might be arising from the use of calcium carbide. ANOVA was used for data analysis. Results revealed that the concentrations of Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb and Cr in all fruits were within WHO/FAO’s acceptable limits of heavy metals in fruits. Whilst As and Fe were above the limit. Results also indicated an increase in the concentration of As in ripe banana compared with unripe one. Findings showed that 80% of the respondents were not aware of the health implication of consuming of CaC2 ripen fruits. There was no significant relationship between the concentration of Zn, Ni, Cu, Pb and Cr in fruits sold in markets and human health risks as the Fcal value of the metals was less than Fcrit at (P<0.05) level of significance. However, there was a significant relationship between the concentrations of As and Fe and human health risk as Fcal was greater than Fcrit at (P˃0.05) level of significance, which shows the serious human health risk associated with As and Fe toxicity.

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“…It is listed as a hazardous chemical according to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5 and Department of Transportation (DOT). 5,6 CaC 2 , a carcinogen, 1 causes short-term effects like mouth ulcers, headaches, mental confusion, seizures, sleepiness 7 and longterm effects as memory loss, hypoxia and cerebral edema. 2 Moreover, it contains traces of arsenic (As) and phosphorus (P), which may cause neurological disorders.…”

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