Heavy metals in commonly consumed rice grains in Bangladesh and associated probabilistic human health risks.

ABSTRACT: Food contamination by heavy metals is a concerning issue worldwide. The presence of elevated levels of heavy metals in commonly consumed rice has emerged as a critical issue in ensuring food safety. This research encompassed the collection of 44 rice samples, representing seven distinct varieties, through a randomized sampling approach across various retail markets within Dhaka city. The investigation of heavy metal content (including Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb) within the rice samples was carried out employing Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The findings disclosed substantial disparities in heavy metal concentrations among the different rice varieties. Notably, the concentrations of Cr (0.99 mg/kg), Fe (8.35 mg/kg), Pb (0.49 mg/kg), and Co (0.02 

SUBMITTER: Islam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11550128 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature