The contamination of food with heavy metals is a significant concern due to the potential health risks if not addressed. This study focuses on assessing the levels of heavy metal pollution in fish samples obtained from two cold rooms in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Fish contamination may originate from aquatic environments, storage conditions, industrial waste, agricultural activities, or geochemical structures, all of which impact water quality and aquatic species. Three types of fish samples from the two cold rooms were analyzed for heavy metal concentrations, revealing varying levels of accumulation. Zinc was the most prevalent in all fish samples, with sample F (1.433 mg/kg, Titus fish from cold room 2) showing the highest concentration, closely followed by sample E (1.431 mg/kg, Titus fish from cold room 1). The heavy metal levels in the samples ranged as follows: Cu (0.195–0.313 mg/kg), Cd (0.013–0.022 mg/kg), Cr (0.029–0.041 mg/kg), Zn (0.995–1.433 mg/kg), and Mn (0.310–0.453 mg/kg). Notably, the heavy metal contamination levels in all fish samples were below the limits recommended by WHO and FAO.
Keywords; contamination proximate, minerals, heavy metals, samples,water and fish.
Victor Osanyinlusi, R., Remi, V & Ayotunde, K (2025). Investigating the Level of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Selected Fish Samples. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/accumulation-of-heavy-metal-in-selected-fish-sample
Victor Osanyinlusi, Remi, et. al. "Investigating the Level of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Selected Fish Samples" Afribary. Afribary, 06 Jan. 2025, https://afribary.com/works/accumulation-of-heavy-metal-in-selected-fish-sample. Accessed 09 Jan. 2025.
Victor Osanyinlusi, Remi, Victor-Osanyinlusi Remi and Karimu Ayotunde . "Investigating the Level of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Selected Fish Samples". Afribary, Afribary, 06 Jan. 2025. Web. 09 Jan. 2025. < https://afribary.com/works/accumulation-of-heavy-metal-in-selected-fish-sample >.
Victor Osanyinlusi, Remi, Victor-Osanyinlusi Remi and Karimu Ayotunde . "Investigating the Level of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Selected Fish Samples" Afribary (2025). Accessed January 09, 2025. https://afribary.com/works/accumulation-of-heavy-metal-in-selected-fish-sample