Contamination by Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in Agricultural Products Grown Around Sepetiba Bay, Rio de Janeiro State (SE Brazil).

ABSTRACT: The contamination of soil, water, and air by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) allows the transfer of metals to food. When introduced into food through soil, PTEs are absorbed by plant roots and transported to the bloodstream. The region surrounding Sepetiba Bay (SB), a densely populated area intensively exploited for tourist purposes, is one of the most contaminated by PTEs in the southeastern region of Brazil. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate (by ICP-MS) the concentrations of PTEs in agricultural products (roots, fruits, leaves, seeds, cheese, and eggs) cultivated and sold by rural producers in the region surrounding SB. The 26 food types selected for this study were produced in this region and purchased at local markets. The results for the analyzed foods revealed relatively high

SUBMITTER: Reis GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414040 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature