Levels of some heavy metal residues in meat of different species in the west of alexandaria : with 2 tables

Abstract EN

Manganese, copper, iron, nickel and lead concentration levels have been determined in muscle meat of cattle, sheep and goat from three different sites in the western part of Alexandria city during August 2008 (El Amiriya, Burg AL Arab and King Marriott).

The mean values obtained related to wet weight for beef, mutton and chevron.

The results showed that the concentration level of Fe > Cu > Mn > Pb > Ni in all samples.

Substantial differences have been found in the mean copper, manganese and iron among the sites of collection.

On the other hand, species difference was significantly clear in case of iron concentration in all sites and lead concentration in two sites (El Amiriya and Burg AL Arab).

The mean and maximum concentrations of lead found in meat of animals in the present study were low.

The results obtained were compared with the literature data on the concentrations of the metals examined in meat.