Evaluation of Health Risk Assessment for Cadmium, Lead and Zink in Some Common Canned Foods in Erbil City Markets

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess health hazards and the concentration of some heavy metals including, Zinc (Zn), Cadmium (C d), and Lead (Pb) in canned fish, canned cheese, and canned tomato paste from various markets in Erbil c ity. The data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA (CRD). The metal contents were determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The non -carcinogenic health risk of determined heavy metals was assessed using the target hazard quotient (THQ) and hazard index (HI). The outcomes showed that the maximum Pb, Cd, and Zn levels in canned tomato pastes are, 0.480, 0.205, and 2.00 mg/kg in brands 5,2, and 5 respectively, and all studied metals mean were within the acceptable limit provided by FAO/WHO. The highest mean content of Pb, Cd, and Zn in canned fishes are 1.553,0.436 and 5.655 mg/kg in brands 3,1 and 4 respectively, the mean value of Cd and Zn were within the acceptable range, except for Pb 20% of samples have excee ded the limit (FAO/WHO).