Is the milk we drink safe from elevated concentrations of prioritised heavy metals/metalloids? – A global systematic review and meta-analysis followed by a cursory risk assessment reporting

Hasanvand, Sara; Hashami, Zahra; Zarei, Mahshid; Merati, Shiva; Bashiry, Moein; Nag, Rajat

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175011

Science of The Total Environment

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.175011

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Is the milk we drink safe from elevated concentrations of prioritised heavy metals/metalloids? – A global systematic review and meta-analysis followed by a cursory risk assessment reporting

Sara Hasanvand,

Zahra Hashami,

Mahshid Zarei

et al.

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Spatial and Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in a Sheep-Based Food System: Implications for Human Health

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Popescu,

Mârza

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Heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils presents serious environmental and health risks. This study assessed the bioaccumulation and spatial distribution of nickel, cadmium, zinc, lead, and copper within a sheep-based food chain in the Baia Mare region, Romania, which includes soil, green grass, sheep serum, and dairy products. Using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), we analyzed the concentrations of these metals and calculated bioconcentration factors (BCFs) to evaluate their transfer through trophic levels. Spatial analysis revealed that copper (up to 2528.20 mg/kg) and zinc (up to 1821.40 mg/kg) exceeded permissible limits, particularly near former mining sites. Elevated lead (807.59 mg/kg) and cadmium (2.94 mg/kg) were observed in industrial areas, while nickel and cobalt showed lower concentrations, but with localized peaks. Zinc was the most abundant metal in grass, while cadmium transferred efficiently to milk and cheese, raising potential health concerns. The results underscore the complex interplay between soil properties, contamination sources, and biological processes in heavy metal accumulation. These findings highlight the importance of continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies to protect public health from potential exposure through contaminated dairy products.

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Is the milk we drink safe from elevated concentrations of prioritised heavy metals/metalloids? – A global systematic review and meta-analysis followed by a cursory risk assessment reporting

Cited by 3 publications

References 72 publications

Quantification of toxic metals contamination and health risk assessment in processed and raw dairy products in Abbottabad city

Quantification of toxic metals contamination and health risk assessment in processed and raw dairy products in Abbottabad city

Health risk assessment of lead and cadmium in milk-based products of Iran

Spatial and Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in a Sheep-Based Food System: Implications for Human Health

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