Health Risks of Lead and Cadmium in Different Types of Date Palm Fruits
Jenn Hoskins
23rd May, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers at Mohammed V University in Rabat found lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in Moroccan date fruits
- Lead was detected in 46.43% of samples, with only one sample exceeding the regulatory limit
- Cadmium was found in 47.62% of samples, with 20.24% exceeding the European maximum regulatory limit
- The study indicates minimal non-carcinogenic risks but significant lifetime carcinogenic risks from consuming these dates
References
Main Study
1) Monitoring and Health Risk Assessment of Lead and Cadmium in Date Palm Fruit Cultivars Growing in Morocco.
Published 22nd May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04242-0
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