Antibiotic, Pesticide, and Microbial Contaminants of Honey : Human Health Hazards
Joint Authors
Salom, Khelod
Ansari, Mohammad Javed
al-Waili, Nuri
al-Ghamdi, Ahmed
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Agricultural contamination with pesticides and antibiotics is a challenging problem that needs to be fully addressed.
Bee products, such as honey, are widely consumed as food and medicine and their contamination may carry serious health hazards.
Honey and other bee products are polluted by pesticides, heavy metals, bacteria and radioactive materials.
Pesticide residues cause genetic mutations and cellular degradation and presence of antibiotics might increase resistant human or animal's pathogens.
Many cases of infant botulisms have been attributed to contaminated honey.
Honey may be very toxic when produced from certain plants.
Ingestion of honey without knowing its source and safety might be problematic.
Honey should be labeled to explore its origin, composition, and clear statement that it is free from contaminants.
Honey that is not subjected for analysis and sterilization should not be used in infants, and should not be applied to wounds or used for medicinal purposes.
This article reviews the extent and health impact of honey contamination and stresses on the introduction of a strict monitoring system and validation of acceptable minimal concentrations of pollutants or identifying maximum residue limits for bee products, in particular, honey.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Waili, Nuri& Salom, Khelod& al-Ghamdi, Ahmed& Ansari, Mohammad Javed. 2012. Antibiotic, Pesticide, and Microbial Contaminants of Honey : Human Health Hazards. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509106
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Waili, Nuri…[et al.]. Antibiotic, Pesticide, and Microbial Contaminants of Honey : Human Health Hazards. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509106
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Waili, Nuri& Salom, Khelod& al-Ghamdi, Ahmed& Ansari, Mohammad Javed. Antibiotic, Pesticide, and Microbial Contaminants of Honey : Human Health Hazards. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509106
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509106