Profiling of Essential Mineral Content, Heavy Metals, and Bacterial Contaminants in Conventional and Organic Eggs Available in the Hypermarkets of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

CONCLUSION: The presence of heavy metals, such as Al, As, Pb, and Cd, in nearly all the brands in amounts that exceeded the established ADI and EDI thresholds was considerably concerning. In particular, the elevated levels of Cd and Pb in group 1 and group 2A probable human carcinogens, respectively, demands that local regulatory authorities investigate the sources of heavy metal contamination and alleviate this considerable risk to human health. Furthermore, this study could be a benchmark for establishing food safety and hygiene standards for local egg production, storage, handling, and transport in Saudi Arabia.PMID:35026976 | DOI:10.2174/2212798412666211007105302
Source: Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition and Agriculture - Category: Food Science Authors: Source Type: research