Lead and cadmium contamination levels in edible vegetables

Journal Article · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01616705· OSTI ID:5844550

Zurera, G; Estrada, B; Rincon, F; Pozo, R

The objective of this research is to reveal the level of lead and cadmium pollution in fresh vegetable samples from the Cordovan fertile lowland region of the Guadalquivir River and to establish a base level of contamination to serve as a reference point in further studies. At the same time, the possible health risks for the consumer are discussed.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Cordoba, Spain
• OSTI ID: 5844550
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Vol. 38:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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