2015 Volume 6 Issue 2 Pages 153-158
The aim of this study was to investigate heavy metal contaminations (cadmium, chromium, and lead) in meat and crustaceans products from three markets of Pathumthani province, Thailand. Heavy metals from beef, pork, chicken, scallop, and prawn were analyzed by using ICP-OES. The results showed that the heavy metal concentrations ranges found in meat and crustaceans’ products were 0.002-0.032mg/kg for cadmium, 0.003-0.040mg/kg for chromium, and 0.006-0.200mg/kg for lead. The levels of heavy metal contamination in all products are still below the food safety standard of Thailand. The maximum levels of metals in meat and crustaceans products were found as follows: lead > chromium > cadmium, in the three markets. The results of this study provide valuable information to livestock and aquaculture production for food-safety products, and for protection of human health.
