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Lead evidence table: source records 201 to 400

Lead source records 201 to 400, with citations and reported findings. See the metal profile for summary, limits and key findings.

Lead: citations and reported findings from the source records associated with this metal profile. These records include measurements and context; inclusion does not establish that every source reports a food concentration.

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201Molla et al. 2025. The Effects of Construction and Demolition Waste (C&DW) Fine Residues on Landfill Environments: A Column Leaching Experiment, Toxics2025Peer-reviewedAU Pb, tHg, tAs, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Co, Al, Fe occurrence in Eighteen laboratory column-leaching mesocosms (UPVC columns, 150 mm diameter, 75 cm packed height) simulating Hunter/Central Coast NSW landfill… (n=18)
202Moon et al. 2025. The Association Between Maternal Dietary Intake and the Risk of Heavy Metals in Human Breast Milk in Korea, Toxics2025Peer-reviewedKR Pb, Cd, tHg, tAs occurrence in 209 healthy lactating Korean mothers (mean age 34.8 years, infant age <12 months) sampled January–March 2023 as part… (n=209)
203Moriceau et al. 2025. Measurement of traces of heavy metals in cosmetic raw materials and finished products according to ISO/DIS 21392:2021 using triple quadrupole ICP-MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific Application Note 0036022025IndustryEU/FR Pb, Cd, tAs, tHg, Cr, Ni, Sb, Al, Sn, Co, Mn, Fe, Zn, Be, Se, Tl, Ti, W, Pt occurrence in 17 finished cosmetic products sold on the French and European market (creams, gels, pastes, liquids, varnishes, solids) plus… (n=27)
204Mumtaz et al. 2025. Occurrence and Risk Evaluation of Trace Metals in Infant Nutrition Sources in Rural and Urban Multan, Pakistan, Food and Nutrition Insights2025Peer-reviewedPK Pb, Cd, Ni, Zn, Fe occurrence in infant nutrition sources from rural and urban Multan, Pakistan
205Murtaza et al. 2025. Combine effects of Broussonetia papyrifera-derived biochar and selenium nanoparticles for lead-polluted saline soils remediation during barley cultivation, Scientific Reports2025Peer-reviewedPK Pb, Cd, tAs, Ni, Cr, Al, tHg occurrence in Field plots at the Agricultural Research Centre Bahawalpur, Pakistan, cultivated with barley in lead-polluted saline soil; soil, root,… (n=3)
206Naccari et al. 2025. Study of Toxic Metals and Microelements in Honey as a Tool to Support Beekeeping Production and Consumer Safety, Foods 2025, 14, 19862025Peer-reviewedPb in 38 honey samples from 5 floral varieties in Calabria, Italy (ICP-MS); Pb alongside Cd, As, Al, Ni, Cr; seasonal sampling across beekeeping season; consumer safety assessment
207Naz et al. 2025. Trace elements in fish species from the Punjnad headworks: bioaccumulation and human health risk assessment, PLoS ONE2025Peer-reviewedPb in muscle, liver, and gills of 5 freshwater fish species from Punjnad headworks, Pakistan (n=27); Pb alongside Cd, Cu, Ni; seasonal bioaccumulation and health risk assessment
208Nepovimova et al. 2025. Archives of Toxicology (2025) 99:153–209, Peer-reviewed article2025Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
209National Health and Medical 2025. Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 6 2011 Version 4.0 Updated June 2025, National Water Quality Management Strategy2025Government reportAU Al, Sb, tAs, Cd, Cr-VI, Pb, tHg, Ni concentrations
210Nic 2025. Investigating links between heavy metals in menstrual hygiene products and reproductive hormonal health, Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Programme poster2025Conference proceedingsPb, tAs occurrence in Four menstrual products incubated in synthetic vaginal fluid for Pb and As leaching tests, plus a survey of… (n=4)
211Normatov et al. 2025. Heavy Metal Migration and Sedimentation in Syrdarya River (Tajikistan) and Possibility Accumulation in Kayrakkum Reservoir, International Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences2025Peer-reviewedTJ tAs, Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Cr occurrence in Five water-sampling points along the Syrdarya River in Tajikistan: Akjar, Bulok, Kanibadam, Kairakkum HPP, and Kizilkishlak. (n=5)
212Nour et al. 2025. Nutritional and heavy metal composition of seaweeds from the coast of Djibouti, Food Science and Nutrition2025Peer-reviewedPb in 6 seaweed species from the Djiboutian coastline (Red Sea/Gulf of Aden); Pb alongside Cr, Ni, As, Cd in marine plant matrices
213Ntigoroku et al. 2025. Physicochemical Properties, Heavy Metals levels and Health Risk Assessment of selected Edible Oils purchased from major markets in Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management2025Peer-reviewedNG Cd, Cr, Pb, Cu occurrence in Twenty edible vegetable oil samples purchased from major markets in Delta State, Nigeria, grouped as sunflower oil, soybean… (n=20)
214Okwuegbuna 2025. Integrated Analytical Approaches for Menstrual Health Assessment: Heavy Metal Quantification and Optimized Sample Collection for Biomarker Analysis, Master of Science thesis, Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of Toronto2025ThesisCA Cd, Pb, Cu occurrence in Four commercially available Canadian tampon brands, two regular-cotton and two organic-cotton products, tested by acid digestion/ICP-AES and by… (n=4)
215Olgunoglu et al. 2025. Seasonal Variability and Sex-Specific Accumulation of Trace Metals in Black Scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus Linnaeus, 1758) from Izmir Bay (Aegean Sea), Türkiye: Implications for Human Health Risk Assessment, Life2025Peer-reviewedPb in 52 black scorpionfish from Izmir Bay, Turkey (2023–2024); seasonal and sex-specific Pb accumulation in muscle; Pb alongside Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Se, Zn
216Omosigho et al. 2025. Quality Assessment of Some Selected Toothpastes Used in Nigeria, Journal of the Chemical Society of Nigeria2025Peer-reviewedNG Cd, Cu, Zn, Mn, Pb occurrence in Five toothpaste products purchased from Edjeba market, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria; the authors describe three local and two… (n=5)
217Orobator 2025. Impact of Bushfire on Soil Heavy Metals in Oil Palm Plantations in Edo State, Nigeria, Selcuk Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences2025Peer-reviewedNG Pb, Cd, Co, Cr, Ni, As, V occurrence in Topsoil from adjacent unburnt and burnt oil-palm plantations in Okunuvbe community, Edo State, Nigeria; 10 samples per plantation,… (n=20)
218Osuolale et al. 2025. Assessing Public Health Risks from Trace Element Contamination in Common Leafy Vegetables from Ondo, Nigeria, Using PIXE and Multivariate Statistics, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science2025Peer-reviewedNG Ni, Co, Cd, Pb, Fe, Zn occurrence in Ten composite samples from six leafy vegetable types in Ondo Metropolis, Nigeria
219Ozarkar et al. 2025. Phytoremediation in Mitigation of Heavy Metals., Peer-reviewed article2025Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
220Prasanna et al. 2025. Metal pollution and human health risk assessment in the Betwa-Yamuna river system, India, Scientific Reports2025Peer-reviewedPb in river and groundwater from the Betwa-Yamuna confluence, India; health risk modeling for Pb in drinking water; Monte Carlo probabilistic estimates for children and adults
221Pribil et al. 2025. Food safety considerations in hot sauce production: hazards, regulations, and industry challenges, MOJ Food Processing & Technology2025ReviewUS Pb occurrence in Narrative review — no primary sampling. Metals content references Dhaneria et al. 2013 on imported hot sauces from…
222Pulze et al. 2025. Impact of volcanic eruptions on heavy metal contamination in the food chain, Italian Journal of Food Safety2025Peer-reviewedReview of volcanic eruption impacts on Pb (alongside Ni, Cd, V, As, Cr) in food chains; Mt. Etna focus; Pb as a volcanic-soil input pathway into agricultural produce
223Qvarfort et al. 2025. Lead in game meat: a study of bioaccessibility of lead metal fragments, Journal of Analytical Techniques and Research2025Peer-reviewedSE/EU Pb occurrence in Seventeen lead-positive tissue samples from two free-living wild boars shot under normal hunting conditions, deliberately sampled from wound-channel… (n=17)
224Rabeey et al. 2025. Health risk assessment of heavy metals in imported frozen bovine meat and organs marketed in Sohag, Egypt, Scientific Reports2025Peer-reviewedEG/BR/IN tHg, Pb, Cd occurrence in Imported frozen bovine muscle, liver, and kidney (105 each) collected from local markets in Sohag governorate, Egypt; origin… (n=315)
225Ranjbar et al. 2025. Machine learning models for water safety enhancement, Scientific Reports2025Peer-reviewedIR Pb, Cr occurrence in mineral water consumable at Arak City, Iran (n=not reported in abstract)
226Ray et al. 2025. ICP-MS-based quantitative analysis and risk assessment of metal(loid)s in fish species from Chennai, India, Frontiers in Public Health2025Peer-reviewedPb in muscle, liver, and gills of 3 commercially sold fish species from Chennai (Ennore industrial coast) by ICP-MS (n=18); Pb alongside As, Cd, Cr, Hg; health risk assessment
227Rehman et al. 2025. Quantitative Analysis of Heavy Metals in Processed Poultry Products Using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Food and Nutrition Insights2025Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
228Rubin et al. 2025. Laboratory test of a zinc oxide baby sunscreen lotion, SPF 50 for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (laboratory case 2505271), tamararubin.com (Lead Safe Mama, LLC), posted 22 May 2025, updated 18 July 20252025NGO reportContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
229Rubin et al. 2025. Laboratory test of a zinc oxide 23.4% baby sunscreen, SPF 50 for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (laboratory case 2505468), tamararubin.com (Lead Safe Mama, LLC), posted 3 June 2025, updated 18 July 20252025NGO reportContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
230Rubin et al. 2025. Laboratory test of a sensitive-skin baby mineral sunscreen lotion, SPF 50 for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (laboratory case 2505470), tamararubin.com (Lead Safe Mama, LLC), posted 12 June 2025, updated 16 August 20252025NGO reportContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
231Rubin et al. 2025. Laboratory test of a baby mineral sunscreen lotion, SPF 50 for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (laboratory case 2506212), tamararubin.com (Lead Safe Mama, LLC), posted 14 June 2025, updated 19 June 20252025NGO reportContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
232Rubin et al. 2025. Laboratory test of a baby mineral sunscreen lotion with prebiotics, SPF 55 for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (laboratory case 2507165), tamararubin.com (Lead Safe Mama, LLC), posted 2 August 2025, updated 28 August 20252025NGO reportContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
233Rubin 2025. Consumer-commissioned laboratory test of a 40% zinc oxide diaper rash ointment for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (lot 2025-142), Lead Safe Mama, LLC (tamararubin.com), posted 29 July 2025, updated 19 September 20252025Consumer advocacy testingContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
234Rubin 2025. Consumer-commissioned laboratory test of a 40% zinc oxide diaper rash paste for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (lot 2025-169), Lead Safe Mama, LLC (tamararubin.com), posted 19 September 20252025Consumer advocacy testingContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
235Rubin 2025. Consumer-commissioned laboratory test of a 40% zinc oxide maximum-strength diaper rash paste for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (lot 2025-182), Lead Safe Mama, LLC (tamararubin.com), posted 19 September 20252025Consumer advocacy testingContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
236Rubin 2025. Consumer-commissioned laboratory test of a 13% zinc oxide diaper rash cream for lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (lot 2025-218), Lead Safe Mama, LLC (tamararubin.com), posted 27 December 2025, updated 28 December 20252025Consumer advocacy testingContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
237Rueda-Saa et al. 2025. Baseline concentration of heavy metals in agricultural soils, Revista de Ciencias Agrícolas 42(2): e22592025Peer-reviewedCO tAs, tHg, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Co occurrence in Agricultural soils across 13 watersheds of Valle del Cauca, Colombia; laboratory analyses 2017-2019 (n=489)
238Rylander et al. 2025. Blood lead levels in children aged 5–7 years in the Republic of Georgia, Environmental Health Perspectives2025Peer-reviewedBlood Pb in 1,635 children aged 5–7 in the Republic of Georgia; Pb biomonitoring in a low-income country; diet and herbal exposure as identified sources
239Sabri et al. 2025. Essential and Toxic Element Profiles in Selected Spices from Greater Casablanca, Morocco, World’s Veterinary Journal 15(4): 863-8812025Peer-reviewedMA/EU/INTL Pb, Cd, tAs, Cr, Ni occurrence in 137 bulk spice samples (cinnamon n=37, cumin n=25, turmeric n=25, black pepper n=25, ginger n=25) purchased from local… (n=137)
240Salahel et al. 2025. Assessment of toxic heavy metals in commonly consumed foods in Egypt and their implications for public health and safety, Scientific Reports2025Peer-reviewedEG Pb, Cd, Cr, tAs occurrence in Fifty-four food and beverage samples collected January-December 2022 from local markets in Qena Governorate, southern Egypt: beverages (n=20;… (n=54)
241Saleem et al. 2025. Concentration and Potential Non-Carcinogenic and Carcinogenic Health Risk Assessment of Metals in Locally Grown Vegetables, Foods2025Peer-reviewedUS Pb, Cd, tAs, tHg, Ni, Cr occurrence in 82 samples across 13 locally grown vegetable species (potato n=8, onion n=7, tomato n=7, sugar beet n=7, green… (n=82)
242Sallam et al. 2025. Traditional vs. Modern Olive Oil Extraction in Libya: A Comparative Study of Fatty Acids and Heavy Metal Contamination, The North African Journal of Scientific Publishing (NAJSP)2025Peer-reviewedLY Pb, Cd, tAs, tHg occurrence in Olive oil and olive mill wastewater (OMWW) collected from one traditional (manual/mechanical pressing, no temperature control or centrifugation)… (n=12)
243Sarkis et al. 2025. Heavy Metal Contamination in Yogurt from Lebanon: Evaluating Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) Concentrations Across Multiple Regions, Toxics2025Peer-reviewedLB Pb, Cd occurrence in 165 artisanal yogurt samples from 11 Lebanese regions (15 samples per region); all made from regional cow milk… (n=165)
244Science et al. 2025. Dynamics of sulfate reduction regulate arsenic, Peer-reviewed article2025Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
245Scovronick et al. 2025. Assessment of human exposure to uncommon industrial toxicants in Glynn County, Georgia, Environmental Pollution2025Peer-reviewedBlood Pb in 96 adults near EPA Superfund sites in Glynn County, Georgia; Pb alongside Hg and Cd in biomonitoring study; seafood consumption as exposure pathway
246See et al. 2025. Heavy Metals Assessment in Selected Leafy Vegetables from Selangor, Malaysia, Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science2025Peer-reviewedMY Al, Cd, Cr, Pb, Fe occurrence in Four leafy vegetable types (cabbage, mustard, spinach, pak choi) from Pasar Borong Selangor wholesale wet market, Seri Kembangan,… (n=12)
247Shah et al. 2025. Heavy Metal Contamination in Commercial Turmeric: A Public Health Perspective, COGNITION: A Peer Reviewed Transdisciplinary Research Journal2025Peer-reviewedNP Pb, Cr occurrence in Commercial turmeric samples collected from Itahari and Biratnagar, Nepal (n=7)
248Shahzad et al. 2025. Assessment of hazardous trace metals and associated health risk as affected by feed intake in buffalo milk, Scientific Reports 15:98412025Peer-reviewedPK Pb, Cd, tHg, tAs, Mn, Fe occurrence in Ninety buffalo-milk samples from Tehsil Daska, District Sialkot, Pakistan, grouped by buffalo feed category: alfalfa fodder, maize silage,… (n=90)
249Shavali-gilani et al. 2025. Investigation of heavy metal levels in canned tomato paste, olives, and pickled cucumbers, Scientific Reports2025Peer-reviewedIR Cd, Cu, tAs, Fe, Pb, Sn, Zn, tHg occurrence in 49 canned samples (tomato paste, olives, pickled cucumbers) from five popular brands in Tehran, Iran (n=49)
250VdS et al. 2025. Edible Oils from Health to Sustainability: Influence of the Production Processes in the Quality, Consumption Benefits and Risks, Lipidology2025Peer-reviewedMA/IR/GR Pb, Cd, tAs, Ni, Cr occurrence in Systematic review of 35 studies meeting eligibility criteria, including 7 studies on contaminants (PAHs and heavy metals) in…
251Singhato et al. 2025. Risk Assessment of Toxic Heavy Metal Exposure in Selected Seafood Species from Thailand, Foods2025Peer-reviewedTH tAs, Cd, tHg, Pb occurrence in 20 commonly consumed seafood species from Thailand (4 shrimp/prawn, 4 crab, 3 squid, 8 shellfish, 2 marine fish),… (n=60)
252Sochacka et al. 2025. Spirulina and Chlorella Dietary Supplements—Are They a Source Solely of Valuable Nutrients?, International Journal of Molecular Sciences2025Peer-reviewedPL/EU Al, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Ga, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Rb, Sr, Tl, V, Zn occurrence in 52 commercially available microalgae-based dietary supplements sold on the Polish market: 29 Spirulina (Spirulina platensis) products and 23… (n=52)
253Institution 2025. Draft Sri Lanka Standard: Specification for Skin Powder for Children (Third Revision), DSLS 187, Draft Sri Lanka Standard for public comment2025Government reportLK Pb, tAs, Cd, tHg concentrations
254Tamagno et al. 2025. Glutamate-Mediated Neural Alterations in Lead Exposure: Mechanisms, Pathways, and Phenotypes, Toxics 13(7):5192025Peer-reviewedReview of Pb neurotoxicity mechanism via glutamatergic system disruption; mechanistic basis for Pb neurodevelopmental effects including NMDA receptor interference and cognitive impairment
255Tandhanskul et al. 2025. Kombucha as a Sustainable Source of Metabiotics: Potential, Applications, and Future Perspectives, Beverages2025Peer-reviewedPb, Cd, Cr, Co, Ni occurrence in Narrative review of secondary literature on kombucha as a source of postbiotics/metabiotics. No new measurements; heavy-metal content appears…
256Tayeb et al. 2025. Assessment of lead and cadmium exposure through olive and corn oil consumption in Gonbad-Kavus, north of Iran: A public health risk analysis, Toxicology Reports2025Peer-reviewedIR Pb, Cd occurrence in Commercial and traditional olive oil (n=30: 12 commercial, 18 traditional) and corn oil (n=30: 18 commercial, 12 traditional)… (n=60)
257Taylor et al. 2025. Seafood Benefits and Contaminants: A Comprehensive Review of Health Impacts, Safety Concerns, and Risk Mitigation Strategies, Foods2025Peer-reviewedReview of Pb (with Hg, Cd, As) in global seafood; Pb occurrence ranges in fish and shellfish; risk mitigation strategies for contaminants in seafood supply chain
258Thoerig et al. 2025. Assessment of arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances concentrations in human milk and infant formula in the United States: a systematic review, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 122, pp. 1006-10262025Peer-reviewedPRISMA systematic review of Pb (with As, Cd, Hg) in U.S. human milk and infant formula; most current and comprehensive U.S. systematic review of Pb in infant feedings through 2024–2025
259Tinggi et al. 2025. Heavy metal analysis in commercial spices and herbs by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and estimated dietary exposure, Journal of Environmental Exposure Assessment2025Peer-reviewedAU/IN/CN Pb, Cd, tAs, tHg, Ni, Al, Cr occurrence in Commercial dried spices and herbs purchased from Queensland, Australia markets; plus 20 turmeric samples (13 conventional, 7 organic) (n=69)
260Tsegay et al. 2025. Toxicological qualities and detoxification trends of fruit by-products for valorization: A review, Open Life Sciences 20:202511052025Peer-reviewedtAs, Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, tHg occurrence in Systematic review of toxicological qualities of by-products (peels, pomace, seeds) from the highest-production global fruit species as of…
261University et al. 2025. bioaccumulation of arsenic, Peer-reviewed article2025Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
262Uthayarajan et al. 2025. Quality and sources of food and water consumed by people with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka: a systematic review, Journal of Nephrology2025Peer-reviewedSystematic review of Pb in food and water in Sri Lanka CKDu-endemic areas; Pb in rice, fish, tea, vegetables, legumes, and drinking water as exposure pathways in CKDu context
263Vegetables et al. 2025. Vegetables and Beneficial Roles, Peer-reviewed article2025Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
264Venant et al. 2025. Community Awareness and Health Risk of Heavy Metals Through Consumption of Sardine (Rastrineobola argentea) From Lake Victoria, Tanzania, Food Science & Nutrition2025Peer-reviewedPb and Cd in 279 sardine samples from Lake Victoria, Tanzania (fresh and dried, 3 regions); Pb occurrence by drying method and geographic origin; health risk for subsistence fishing communities
265Ventura et al. 2025. Dietary Exposure to Essential and Toxic Trace Elements in the Portuguese Population: A Total Diet Study Approach, Foods2025Peer-reviewedPb dietary exposure in a Portuguese total diet study (163 pooled TDS samples, 17 food groups, 2014–2016); Pb alongside As, Cd, Sn; population-level dietary Pb intake estimates for Portugal
266Wang et al. 2025. heavy metal levels in, Peer-reviewed article2025Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
267Wang et al. 2025. A Concave Nanogap for Ultrasensitive Aptamer-Based SERS Detection and In Situ Imaging of Heavy Metal Ions, Analytical Chemistry2025Peer-reviewedConcave nanogap SERS aptamer sensor for simultaneous Hg, Pb, and Cd detection; method development only, validated in spiked water and herbal extracts; no food occurrence data
268Weldegebriel et al. 2025. Toxic metal contamination and health risk assessment of packaged fruit juices for children in Gondar city, Ethiopia, Scientific Reports 15:368682025Peer-reviewedPb in 80 packaged fruit juice samples (mango, pineapple, strawberry, cocktail) from Ethiopian retail; Pb alongside Cd, Cr, Ni; health risk assessment targeted at child consumers
269Jr et al. 2025. Elevated Metal Levels in U.S. Honeys: Is There a Concern for Human Health?, Biological Trace Element Research2025Peer-reviewedUS Pb, Cd, tAs, tHg, Ni, Al, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn occurrence in 28 honey samples purchased from small-scale beekeepers across 15 U.S. states, collected 2022–2023; 20 wildflower, 2 tupelo, plus… (n=28)
270Wysok et al. 2025. Heavy Metal Contamination in Natural Sheep Casings, Foods2025Peer-reviewedTR/IR/CN Pb, Cd, tAs, tHg occurrence in Salted natural sheep casings from Turkey, Iran, China, Mongolia, Pakistan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Belgium. (n=35)
271Xiong et al. 2025. Heavy Metals in Infant Clothing: Assessing Dermal Exposure Risks and Pathways for Sustainable Textile Policies, Toxics 13: 6222025Peer-reviewedCN tAs, Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, Fe occurrence in 33 cost-effective unwashed clothing samples randomly purchased from online market platforms in China (Yunnan / Kunming research base);… (n=33)
272Xu et al. 2025. Cola beverage reduces risk of lead poisoning from accidental ingestion of contaminated soil particles in rat and swine models2025Peer-reviewedMechanistic study: cola beverage reduces Pb bioaccessibility from contaminated soil via pyromorphite formation in rat and swine models; relevant to soil ingestion as Pb exposure pathway for children
273Xu et al. 2025. Heavy metal risks in aquatic foods, Environment International2025Peer-reviewedtHg, MeHg, Cd, Pb, tAs, iAs occurrence in 138,281 test records for aquatic food products from the WHO Food Safety Collaborative Platform (FOSCOLLAB) database; covers fish,… (n=138281)
274Yan et al. 2025. Association between infants’ serum levels of 26 metals and gut microbiota: a hospital-based cross-sectional study in China, Frontiers in Microbiology 16:16694752025Peer-reviewedSerum Pb in Chinese infant cohort alongside 25 other metals; Pb-gut microbiota associations in early life; biomonitoring data on Pb in infants with microbiome characterization
275Yan et al. 2025. From farm to table: assessing the status and health risk assessment of heavy metal pollution in rice in Henan Province, Frontiers in Public Health2025Peer-reviewedPb in 6,632 rice samples from 18 cities in Henan Province, China (2020–2022); one of the largest single-province rice Pb surveillance datasets; Pb alongside iAs, Cd, Cr, Hg
276Yang et al. 2025. The Strategies Microalgae Adopt to Counteract the Toxic Effect of Heavy Metals, Microorganisms2025ReviewCN Cr, Cr-VI, Cd, tAs, Ni, Cu, tHg, Pb, Zn occurrence in Narrative review of microalgal heavy-metal removal strategies. No primary sampling, no PRISMA, no quantitative synthesis. Authors at Sichuan…
277Yazdanian et al. 2025. Investigation of the abundance of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus (including virulence gene profiles) and heavy metal contamination in camel milk, Veterinary Medicine and Science2025Peer-reviewedPb in 49 raw camel milk samples from Chaharmahal Bakhtiari, Iran; Pb alongside Cd and As in a novel milk matrix from nomadic and rural producers
278Yoshinaga et al. 2025. Duplicate diet study to assess dietary exposure to metals in a Japanese population, Environmental Monitoring and Contaminants Research2025Peer-reviewedJP Cd, Pb, Ni, Sb occurrence in 150 adult Japanese (65 males, 85 females, aged 19–83 years) from the Kanto District and surrounding regions, 2017–2019;… (n=150)
279Zafarzadeh et al. 2025. Risk assessment of heavy metals in north of Iran (Sari) rice and implications for human health, Scientific Reports2025Peer-reviewedPb in 144 rice samples from 16 mills across 3 brands in Sari, Mazandaran Province, Iran; Pb alongside Cd, Cu, Zn; geographic sampling across cardinal directions
280Zhang et al. 2025. Salt use patterns and heavy metal urinary excretion, Frontiers in Nutrition2025Peer-reviewedUS Ba, Cd, Co, Cs, Mo, Pb, Sb, Tl, W, tAs occurrence in NHANES 2003-2018 participants aged 20 years and older with urinary metal data, salt-use-pattern data, and covariate data after… (n=11574)
281Zhao et al. 2025. Integration of bioaccumulations, chemical forms and gene expression responses to understand the transformation and detoxification of inorganic arsenic, cadmium and lead in the brown seaweed Sargassum fusiforme, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 2025, 300:1184532025Peer-reviewedCN tAs, iAs, Cd, Pb occurrence in Cultured Sargassum fusiforme (hijiki) shoots from one batch collected at Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China; controlled laboratory exposure to As(III),… (n=1)
282Zhou et al. 2025. Exogenous Impurities in Baijiu: Sources, Detection, and Safety Strategies, Beverages2025Peer-reviewedCN/EU Pb, Cd, As, Hg, Cu, Ni, Al, Cr, Fe occurrence in Narrative review of secondary literature on exogenous impurities in baijiu (Chinese distilled spirit). No new measurements; heavy-metal concentration…
283Zvěřina et al. 2025. Essential and toxic elements in plant-based dairy alternatives: implications for vegan diets, European Food Research and Technology2025Peer-reviewedCZ/EU Pb, Cd occurrence in Fifty-four plant-based dairy alternative (PBDA) samples sourced from the Czech market in Brno, Czech Republic. Composition: 35 milk… (n=54)
284Abdullahi et al. 2024. Seasonal Variation and Uptake Pattern of Heavy Metals in Maize, Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS)2024Peer-reviewedNG Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni occurrence in Maize grain and root samples from 10 locations in the Kano River Irrigation Project, Nigeria; wet season (Sept–Oct… (n=20)
285Adelusi et al. 2024. Heavy Metal Contamination of Dairy Cattle Feed in the Free State and Limpopo Provinces of South Africa, Food Science & Nutrition2024Peer-reviewedPb in 70 dairy cattle feed samples from South Africa (ICP-MS); Pb alongside As, Cd, Cr, Ni, Zn; supply-chain evidence for Pb entering the milk supply via contaminated feed
286Adhikari et al. 2024. Concentrations and health risks of selected elements in leafy vegetables: a comparison between roadside open-air markets and large stores in Johannesburg, South Africa2024Peer-reviewedPb in leafy vegetables from roadside markets vs. large stores in Johannesburg; Pb alongside 9 other elements; comparison of retail channel as driver of Pb exposure in leafy greens
287Aendo et al. 2024. Heavy metal contamination in eggs on poultry farms and ecological risk assessment around a gold mine area in northern Thailand, Environmental Geochemistry and Health2024Peer-reviewedPb in eggs from 23 poultry farms near and far from a gold mine in Thailand; Pb alongside Hg, Cd in yolk and albumen; farm proximity to mining as predictor of egg Pb contamination
288Afzal et al. 2024. Emerging insights into the impacts of heavy metals exposure on health, reproductive and productive performance of livestock, Frontiers in Pharmacology2024Peer-reviewedGlobal/EU/PK Pb, Cd, tAs, tHg, Cu, Cr, Ni, Zn occurrence in Narrative review of livestock veterinary toxicology literature (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, horses, mink, rabbits, rodents, dogs, cats);…
289Ahmad et al. 2024. Occurrence of Heavy Metal in Green Coconut Water and Surface Seawater of the Sea Beach Areas of Bangladesh, Health Dynamics2024Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
290Aishwarya et al. 2024. Role of Extremophiles in the Removal of Heavy Metal and E-Waste, Trends in Biotechnology of Polyextremophiles (Shah MP, Dey S, eds.), Springer Nature, Chapter 15, pp. 361-3712024ReviewPb, Cd, Cr, Cr-VI, Ni, Cu, tHg, tAs, Zn occurrence in Narrative book-chapter review of extremophile microbiology in heavy-metal bioremediation and e-waste remediation. No primary sampling, no PRISMA, no…
291Al-Otaibi et al. 2024. Screening for Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Bacteria and the Presence of Heavy Metals in the Upstream and Downstream Areas of the Wadi Hanifah Valley in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Antibiotics2024Peer-reviewedSA Li, Be, Cr, Co, tAs, Cd, Sn, tHg, Pb occurrence in Surface-water samples collected in duplicate from 18 sites in Wadi Hanifah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in September 2022; sites… (n=18)
292Ali et al. 2024. The Health Risk Assessment of Some Toxic Metals in Some Commonly Demand Facial Cosmetics in Benghazi-Libya Markets During 2022, Advanced Journal of Chemistry-Section B: Natural Products and Medical Chemistry 6(2):127-1362024Peer-reviewedLY Cr, Fe, Ni, Pb, Cd occurrence in Eighteen facial cosmetic products sold in Benghazi, Libya cosmetic shops in 2022: six lipsticks, six mascaras, and six… (n=18)
293Ali 2024. Contamination Alert: Microbial and Heavy Metal Levels in Green Vegetables, Procedia of Engineering and Life Science2024Peer-reviewedIQ Pb, Ni, Zn, Cu occurrence in 100 leek (Allium porrum) samples collected across three agricultural stations in Thi-Qar governorate, Iraq (city center and district… (n=100)
294Alinezhad et al. 2024. Concentration of heavy metals in pasteurized and sterilized milk and health risk assessment across the globe: A systematic review, PLOS ONE2024Peer-reviewedSystematic review of Pb in pasteurized and sterilized cow’s milk worldwide (981 samples, 48 studies, 2000–2023); global Pb distribution in commercial milk; PRISMA-compliant
295Aljubiri et al. 2024. Recycling of Sewage Sludge: Synthesis and Application of Sludge-Based Activated Carbon in the Efficient Removal of Cadmium (II) and Lead (II) from Wastewater, International Journal of Molecular Sciences2024Peer-reviewedSA/EG Cd, Pb occurrence in Cd2+ and Pb2+ aqueous solutions treated with thickened and un-thickened sewage-sludge-based activated carbons SBAC1 and SBAC2. (n=Batch adsorption experiments across adsorbent dose, concentration, pH, contact-time, isotherm, kinetic, and regeneration conditions.)
296Al et al. 2024. Heavy metals in Garra shamal freshwater fish from Oman: accumulation and health risk, Environmental Science and Pollution Research2024Peer-reviewedPb in 120 Garra shamal freshwater fish from Oman (ICP-MS); Pb alongside As, Cd, Cr, Co, Hg, Mn, Ni; accumulation and health risk assessment for freshwater fish in the Gulf region
297Allwood et al. 2024. Recently Recalled Children’s Products Due to Lead Hazards, Pediatrics2024RegulatoryUS Pb occurrence in Thirty US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) lead-related recall notices for children’s products issued between June 2022 and… (n=30)
298Almasiova 2024. Content of Heavy Metals in Sheep Cheese and Whey from a Single Farm in a Mining Area of Slovakia, Toxics2024Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
299Alrashdi et al. 2024. Chemical analysis of toxic elements: total cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic and inorganic arsenic in local and imported rice consumed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Environmental Geochemistry and Health2024Peer-reviewedPb in 33 rice samples (local Hassawi and imported from 5 countries) from Saudi Arabia; Pb alongside Cd, Hg, tAs, iAs; country-of-origin comparison for Pb in rice
300Al-Sayyed et al. 2024. Screening for the Presence of Some Heavy Metals, Total Soluble Solids and Caffeine Contents in Some Energy Drinks Sold in Jordanian Market, Methods and Objects of Chemical Analysis2024Peer-reviewedJO Pb, Cu, Ni, Cd, Fe occurrence in The 10 most commonly consumed commercial energy-drink brands sold in the Jordanian market; six countries of origin represented… (n=10)
301Alyasiri 2024. Detection of Aflatoxin M1 and Several Heavy Metals in Medical Infant Milk Formula Sold in Iraqi Markets, International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Bio-Medical Science2024Peer-reviewedIQ Pb, Cd occurrence in medical infant milk formula sold in Iraqi markets
302Bakhshalizadeh et al. 2024. Trace and heavy metal concentrations in pectoral fin of Acipenser stellatus (stellate sturgeon) from the Caspian Sea, Environmental Science and Pollution Research2024Peer-reviewedPb in pectoral fin tissue of 40 stellate sturgeon from the Caspian Sea; Pb alongside As, Cd, Hg, Ni, V; sturgeon as a high-value food fish with known heavy metal accumulation
303Balogun et al. 2024. Heavy Metals Concentration In Body Creams Commonly Used In Delta State Tertiary Institutions And Their Implications For Human Health, International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research 12(2):24-322024Peer-reviewedNG Pb, Cd, Co, tAs, Mn, Ag, Zn, Ni, Cr, tHg occurrence in 20 body cream/lotion products purchased anonymously from college business centres at two Delta State tertiary institutions in Nigeria… (n=20)
304Bao 2024. Single-particle ICP-MS characterisation of metal nanoparticles in mussels, unknown2024Peer-reviewedSP-ICP-MS characterization of Pb nanoparticles alongside As and Cd in mussel tissue; analytical method paper documenting nanoparticulate Pb speciation in bivalve seafood matrix
305Baptista et al. 2024. Heavy metals and metalloids in wild boars (Sus Scrofa) - a silent but serious public health hazard, Veterinary Research Communications2024Peer-reviewedES/EU tAs, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn occurrence in Twenty-eight hunted wild boars from Castile and Leon, Spain, sampled in February 2021; liver and kidney tissues were… (n=28)
306Barborakova et al. 2024. Safety of black soldier fly larvae: microbial and heavy metal risks, Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences2024Peer-reviewedSK/EU Cd, Pb, Ni, Cr, Cu, Mn, Mo, Zn, Co occurrence in Black soldier fly larvae before experimental feeding and after four laboratory feed variants: egg pasta in whole milk,… (n=5)
307Barquero et al. 2024. A preliminary assessment of mercury, methylmercury and other potentially toxic elements in largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) from the Almadén mining district, Environmental Geochemistry and Health2024Peer-reviewedPb in largemouth bass from the world’s largest historical mercury mining district, Almadén, Spain; Pb alongside tHg, MeHg, As, Sb; mining-legacy Pb contamination in freshwater fish
308Belew et al. 2024. Heavy metals concentration and health risk assessment in peanut and date palm from Jigjiga City Markets, Ethiopia, Discover Environment2024Peer-reviewedET tAs, Pb, Cr occurrence in six peanut samples and six date palm samples from Jigjiga City markets, Ethiopia (n=12)
309Gezondheid 2024. Factsheet Metaal — Lood (Lead Factsheet), Steunpunt Milieu en Gezondheid (Flemish Centre of Expertise on Environment and Health)2024Government reportBelgian/Flemish consumer-facing Pb synthesis document; Pb biomarker matrices, exposure routes, and Belgian/EU regulatory context; translates EFSA and CDC Pb guidance into clinical/public-health practice
310Berber et al. 2024. Metal content and fatty acid profiles in narrow-clawed crayfish (Pontastacus leptodactylus) from Atikhisar Dam Lake, Turkey: seasonal variation and health risk assessment, Environmental Science and Pollution Research2024Peer-reviewedPb in narrow-clawed crayfish from Atikhisar Dam Lake, Turkey; seasonal variation in Pb alongside As, Cd, Hg and other metals; health risk assessment for crayfish consumers
311Bhattacharya et al. 2024. Metal Contents in Traditional Alcoholic Rice Beers Prepared by Rabha and Sonowal Kachari Tribes of Assam, India, Asian Journal of Chemistry2024Peer-reviewedIN Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn occurrence in Four traditional alcoholic rice beers: sticky-rice beer of Pati Rabhas (Baksa and Bongaigaon districts), sticky-rice beer of Koch… (n=4)
312P-C et al. 2024. Essential and toxic elements analysis of wild boar tissues from north-eastern Romania and health risk implications, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems2024Peer-reviewedRO Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, Mn occurrence in wild boar harvested in north-eastern Romania
313Bousquet et al. 2024. Identifying and Responding to Lead in Drinking Water in a University Setting, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health2024Peer-reviewedPb in 5,954 drinking water fixture tests across 265 UNC-Chapel Hill buildings; real-world institutional Pb monitoring and response framework with high detection rate in older plumbing
314Indonesia 2024. Peraturan Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan Nomor 16 Tahun 2024 tentang Batas Cemaran dalam Kosmetik, Berita Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 20242024Government reportID tHg, Pb, tAs, Cd concentrations
315Bruno et al. 2024. Mineral composition in mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and clam Tapes decussatus from Faro Lake of Messina: risk assessment for human health, Frontiers in Toxicology2024Peer-reviewedPb in 80 mussels and 80 clams from Faro Lake, Sicily (ICP-MS); Pb alongside As, Cd, Hg, Ni, Cr; EU regulatory comparison and consumer health risk assessment for farmed bivalves
316Bzikowska-Jura et al. 2024. Essential and non-essential element concentrations in human milk samples and the assessment of infants’ exposure, Scientific Reports 14:81402024Peer-reviewedPL Al, tAs, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, tHg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sn, Tl, Th, U, V occurrence in Thirty human-milk samples from exclusively breastfeeding mothers in Warsaw, Poland, collected 4-6 weeks postpartum (n=30)
317Canadian Food Inspection Agency 2024. T-4-93 – Safety standards for fertilizers and supplements, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)2024RegulationCanadian regulatory Pb maximum concentrations in fertilizers, soil amendments, compost, and sewage sludge; supply-chain Pb input pathway from agricultural inputs to soil and crops
318Cantoral et al. 2024. Lead Levels in the Most Consumed Mexican Foods: First Monitoring Effort, Toxics2024Peer-reviewedPb in 103 commonly consumed Mexican foods (ICP-MS); first national monitoring effort; 20% exceeded FAO/WHO MLs, highest in spices; covers infant formula, cereals, legumes, produce, meat, dairy
319Carpena et al. 2024. Assessment of the Chemical Hazards in Herbs Consumed in Europe: Toxins, Heavy Metals, and Pesticide Residues, Proceedings (MDPI) — 1st International Electronic Conference on Toxics (IECTO2024)2024ReviewEU Pb, Cd, tHg occurrence in Review and RASFF data synthesis covering herbs and spices in Europe, 2013–2023; no original measurements
320Du et al. 2024. Individual and Combined Contamination of the Heavy Metals in Commercial Cat and Dog Food, Research Square, version1, posted8September20242024PreprintChina retail pet-food preprint: total-element measurements and modeled exposure; shared cohort with the later publication, with no inorganic-arsenic, methylmercury or Cr(VI) measurement.
321CFIA 2024. T-4-93 - Standards for metals in fertilizers and supplements2024Government reportCA tAs, Cd, Cr-total, tHg, Ni, Pb concentrations
322Chamorro et al. 2024. Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus): health benefits, contaminants and risk-benefit analysis for human consumption, Food Reviews International2024Peer-reviewedReview of Pb (alongside Hg, Cd, As) in Atlantic bluefin tuna; Pb as a secondary concern behind Hg in this high-value commercial species; EU regulatory comparisons
323Change et al. 2024. Impact of Submarine Groundwater Discharge,, Peer-reviewed article2024Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
324Chen et al. 2024. Occurrence and Risk Assessment of Pesticides, Phthalates, and Heavy Metal Residues in Vegetables from Hydroponic and Conventional Cultivation, Foods 13, 11512024Peer-reviewedCN Pb, Cd occurrence in Shanghai farms, 2022–2023: hydroponic/conventional lettuce 32/26, celery 15/20, tomato 20/22, cucumber 19/23; total 86/91. (n=177)
325Ministry of Agriculture and 2024. Hygienic standard for pet feed (food) - public-comment draft, Public-comment draft national standard2024Government reportCN Cd, Cr-total, tHg, Pb, tAs, iAs concentrations
326Codex 2024. Report of the 17th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (REP24/CF17), Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme, Codex Alimentarius Commission2024Government reportCodex 2024 session report on contaminants including Pb; procedural outputs for Pb maximum level discussions across cereals, vegetables, fish, and seafood at the international regulatory body
327US Consumer Product Safety 2024. 16 CFR 1500.17(a)(13) Lead-cored candle wicks ban, Code of Federal Regulations2024Government reportUS Pb concentrations
328Czarnek et al. 2024. Nutritional Risks of Heavy Metals in the Human Diet—Multi-Elemental Analysis of Energy Drinks, Nutrients2024Peer-reviewedPL Pb, Cd, tAs, Cr, Ni, Al, Cu, Mn, Fe, Zn, Co, V, Sr, Ba, B occurrence in Nine commercially available energy-drink brands (anonymised ED1–ED9) sold in Lublin, Poland; all in aluminum cans; selected as the… (n=27)
329Dogruyol et al. 2024. Evaluation of Health Risks Attributed to Toxic Trace Elements and Selenium in Farmed Mediterranean Mussels from Türkiye and Bulgaria, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (published online 1 February 2024)2024Peer-reviewedPb in 48 farmed Mediterranean mussels from Turkey and Bulgaria (4 sites, seasonal); Pb alongside Cd, Hg, Se; health risk assessment for mussel consumers across two EU/candidate-EU countries
330Khatibi et al. 2024. Investigation of heavy metal concentrations and determination of estimated daily intake and health risk index infant formula and baby foods in Zahedan in 2020, Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences 42(2): 614-6202024Peer-reviewedIR Pb, Cd occurrence in 18 brands of powdered infant milk formula and 7 brands of baby cereals available in Zahedan, Sistan and… (n=25)
331Dorevitch et al. 2024. Lead in drinking water from particulate spike simulation: implications for exposure assessment, Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology2024Peer-reviewedControlled US plumbing experiment showing that standard first-draw sampling protocols miss significant particulate Pb spikes, implicating underestimation of infant exposure from formula reconstituted with tap water
332DTU National Food Institute 2024. Suggestive maximum limits for lead and cadmium in food contact materials, DTU National Food Institute memo no. 24/1014518 for the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration2024Regulatory reportDK/EU/DE Pb, Cd occurrence in DVFA 2023 internal testing summary for 47 ceramic cups, bowls, plates, and ovenproof dishes on the Danish market,… (n=47)
333Eccles et al. 2024. Non-invasive biomonitoring of polar bear feces can be used to estimate concentrations of metals of concern in traditional food, PLOS ONE2024Peer-reviewedPb and co-metal concentrations in polar bear tissues (n=49) harvested across six Canadian Arctic subpopulations, providing Inuit traditional food exposure context
334HealthCare 2024. Metals and alloys used in food contact materials and articles: a technical guide for manufacturers and regulators, 2nd edition, Council of Europe / EDQM, European Committee for Food Contact Materials and Articles (CD-P-MCA)2024Regulatory reportEU Al, Sb, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo, Ni, Ag, Sn, Ti, V, Zn, Zr, tAs, Ba, Be, Cd, Pb, Li, tHg, Tl occurrence in Regulatory technical guide supplementing Council of Europe Resolution CM/Res(2020)9; no primary sample population.
335EFSA 2024. Emerging chemical risks in food and feed, EFSA Supporting Publications 2024:EN-89922024Government reportEU tAs, Pb, Cd, tHg, Ni occurrence in Horizon-scanning meta-report — no primary sampling. Indexes outputs of six EFSA projects (SCREENER, TIM, CLEFSA, EuroCigua I/II, OCEANS,…
336El et al. 2024. Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Instant Noodles from Local Markets in Benghazi, Libya, Sebha University Journal of Pure & Applied Sciences2024Peer-reviewedLY Cd, Cr, Pb, tAs, Sn occurrence in Seven instant-noodle samples randomly collected from local markets in Benghazi, Libya. The source discusses imported noodle origins but… (n=7)
337EPA 2024. EPA’s Safer Choice and Design for the Environment (DfE) Standard (August 2024), U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program, Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics (federal program standard document; first issued June 2009 as the DfE Standard for Safer Products; revised April 2011, September 2012, February 2015 as EPA’s Safer Choice Standard; current August 2024 revision)2024Government guidanceUS Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr-VI occurrence in Not applicable: federal program standard document. The 36-page Standard body (plus four annexes A-D giving sample partnership-agreement templates)…
338Esoyan et al. 2024. Impact of ceramic packaging on the quality and safety of Armenian fermented dairy product Matsoun, Functional Food Science2024Peer-reviewedAM Pb, Cd, tHg, tAs occurrence in Six matsoun samples packaged in sterilized glass or ceramic containers and stored at 4 degrees C for 1,… (n=6)
339Ewubare et al. 2024. An Academic Review on Heavy Metals in the Environment: Effects on Soil, Plants Human Health, and Possible Solutions, American Journal of Environmental Economics 3(1) 70-812024ReviewNG Pb, Cd, tHg, MeHg, Cr, Cr-VI, tAs, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mn, Co, Sb, Tl, Mo occurrence in Narrative review article; no primary samples. Synthesizes literature retrieved from Google Scholar, Frontier in Microbiology, AJOL, Scopus, Web…
340Cosmas et al. 2024. An evaluation of the health risks, antibiotic residue levels and potentially toxic ingredients in Nigerian poultry products, International Journal of Agricultural Invention2024Peer-reviewedNG tAs, Pb, Cd occurrence in Broiler muscle, gizzard, yolk, and albumen samples from four poultry farms in Nigeria (n=36)
341Fatai et al. 2024. Concentration and Health Risk Assessment of Selected Heavy Metals (HMs) in African spinach (Amaranthus hybridus) and Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Grown around Ashaka Community, Gombe State, Nigeria, Journal of Chemistry and Nutritional Biochemistry2024Peer-reviewedNG Cu, Ni, Zn, Cd, Cr, Pb occurrence in African spinach and tomato composite samples collected around Ashaka community, Gombe State, Nigeria (n=2)
342Fatima et al. 2024. Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in breast milk by neutrosophic method in the locate of Lahore, Pakistan, npj Women’s Health2024Peer-reviewedPK Pb, tHg occurrence in Lactating mothers aged 25–40 years in industrial zones of Lahore, Pakistan; samples collected at end of third lactation… (n=70)
343FDA 2024. FDA Import Alert 99-42: Detention Without Physical Examination of Spices Due to Lead Contamination, FDA Import Alerts2024RegulatoryUS regulatory mechanism for detaining lead-contaminated spice imports; documents FDA action level of 0.1 ppm (100 ppb) and affected turmeric at 2–9 ppm (20–90× that level)
344FDA 2024. Analytical Results for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children (FY2023), FDA analytical results table2024Government dataset386-sample FY2023 FDA Pb baby-food dataset that is the direct empirical basis for the January 2025 final guidance action levels (10 ppb fruit/mixed/yogurt/meat; 20 ppb root vegetables/dry cereal)
345FDA 2024. Analytical Results for Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, and Mercury in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children - TEP (FY2009-FY2024), FDA analytical results table2024Government datasetFDA 15-year compliance dataset (1,944 sample/analyte rows, FY2009–FY2024) for Pb, As, Cd, and Hg in baby foods; primary source for lead concentration distributions in processed baby food categories
346Forsyth et al. 2024. Evidence of turmeric adulteration with lead chromate across South Asia, Science of the Total Environment2024Peer-reviewedFirst systematic survey of lead chromate adulteration in turmeric across four South Asian countries (n=356); 14% of samples exceeded 2 µg/g Pb LOD with 7% exceeding the Indian standard of 10 µg/g
347Zealand 2024. Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Schedule 19 - Maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants, Federal Register of Legislation, Authorised Version F2024C009082024Government reportAU/NZ Al, tAs, iAs, Cd, Pb, tHg, Sn concentrations
348Garuba et al. 2024. Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Commercial Baby Foods, Archives of Food and Nutritional Science2024Peer-reviewedUS Pb, Cd, tAs, Al, Zn, Mn, Fe, Cu occurrence in 10 commercial baby food products (7 brands), US market, stages 1-3 infant/toddler formulations; purchased from retail stores in… (n=10)
349Gautam et al. 2024. Health Risk Assessment: Formaldehyde and Heavy Metals in Finger Paints, Institute of Environmental Science and Research client report FW24026 for Health New Zealand, National Public Health Service, November 20242024Agency reportNZ/EU/AU tAs, Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni, Al, Cu, Co, Mn, Zn occurrence in No original New Zealand market sampling. ESR/Health New Zealand risk assessment summarizing published finger-paint studies, European Safety Gate/RAPEX…
350Ghosh et al. 2024. Effects of heavy metals on gut barrier integrity and gut microbiota, Microbiota and Host 2(1):e2300152024Peer-reviewedMechanistic review documenting Pb (and co-metals) disruption of intestinal tight-junction proteins, mucus layer, and gut microbiota homeostasis, supporting the gut-barrier endpoint as a sensitive low-level Pb effect
351Grzadka et al. 2024. Do You Know What You Drink? Comparative Research on the Contents of Radioisotopes and Heavy Metals in Different Types of Tea from Various Parts of the World, Foods2024Peer-reviewedPL/LK/IN Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, V occurrence in Thirty commercial true-tea samples imported to the Polish market from 2021 to 2023: black tea (n=16), green tea… (n=30)
352Guerrini et al. 2024. Content of Toxic Elements (Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead) in Eggs from an Ethically Managed Laying Hen Farm, Animals2024Peer-reviewedIT tAs, Cd, tHg, Pb occurrence in 141 eggs from 5 hen genotypes at a rural ethical farm in Puglia, Italy; 60 organic supermarket eggs… (n=201)
353Gül et al. 2024. Effects of cadmium and lead stress on quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) plant growth and antioxidant enzyme activities, Turkish Journal of Nature and Science2024Peer-reviewedGreenhouse pot experiment measuring Pb accumulation in quinoa under spiked-soil conditions; supports uptake pathway documentation for this pseudocereal, though soil spike levels far exceed ambient
354Guo et al. 2024. Heavy metal contamination in duck eggs near mercury mining areas in southwest China, Frontiers in Public Health2024Peer-reviewedCN Pb, Cr occurrence in 10 free-range duck eggs from Wuchuan mercury mining area (Guizhou Province) and 10 from Anshun background area (clean… (n=20)
355Gupta et al. 2024. Assessment of human health risks posed by toxic heavy metals in Tilapia fish (Oreochromis mossambicus) from the Cauvery River, India, Frontiers in Public Health2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations in muscle, liver, and gills of tilapia from the industrially impacted Cauvery River (n=16); liver and gill Pb greatly exceeded permissible limits and contributed to a THQ above 1 for whole-fish consumption
356Hajmoradi et al. 2024. Accumulation of Heavy Metals and Their Genotoxic Potential in Medicinal Plant Verbacsum speciosum Schrad., Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research 12(2): 65-722024Peer-reviewedIR Pb, Zn occurrence in Verbascum speciosum (Common Mullein, Iranian Gole Mahur) plus paired surface soils sampled at five mining-impacted localities (a-e, 0-12… (n=18)
357Hands et al. 2024. A multi-year heavy metal analysis of 72 dark chocolate and cocoa products in the USA, Frontiers in Nutrition2024Peer-reviewedMulti-year US cocoa/chocolate Pb dataset (n=72, 2014–2022); mean Pb per serving (0.615 µg) exceeded Prop 65 MADL; temporal decline documented; organic products showed higher Cd and slightly higher Pb
358health 2024. Federica Cernigliaro 1 , Andrea Santangelo 2,3 , Rosaria Nardello 1 , Salvatore Lo Cascio 1 , Sofia D’Agostino 1 ,, Peer-reviewed article2024Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
359Singapore Health Sciences Authority 2024. Guidelines for Testing Requirements of Health Supplements and Traditional Medicines2024Government reportSG tAs, Cd, Pb, tHg concentrations
360Hu et al. 2024. An electrochemiluminescence device for visualized detection of lead in practical samples, RSC Advances2024Peer-reviewedMethod development only: ECL aptamer-based sensor (LOD 9.8 pg/L) validated in wolfberry and licorice root extracts; no occurrence data
361Huda et al. 2024. A potential toxicological risk assessment of heavy metals and pesticides in irrigated rice cultivars near industrial areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment2024Peer-reviewedBD tAs, Se, Pb, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Zn, V, Fe, tHg occurrence in Soil, irrigation water, husk, rice grain, and stem samples from three rice fields near Gazipur, north of Dhaka,…
362Hussein et al. 2024. Risk assessment of some toxic metals in canned fish products retailed in Mansoura, Egypt, Open Veterinary Journal2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations in 100 canned fish samples (herring, mackerel, salmon, sardine, tuna) from Egypt; sardine exceeded EU Pb limits in 35% of samples and tuna in 25%
363Ibrahim et al. 2024. Correlates of Food Contamination by Heavy Metals in Northwest Nigeria, Environmental Health Insights2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations in 361 staple cereal and legume samples (maize, rice, millet, sorghum, cowpea, soybean) from households in Jigawa State, Nigeria; only 4.2% of households showed elevated Pb, with mercury the dominant finding
364Ibrahim et al. 2024. Heavy metals in raw milk and Egyptian cheese types, Open Veterinary Journal2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations in 100 raw bovine milk and 100 traditional Egyptian cheese samples (Karish, Domiati, Ras); 46% of raw milk exceeded Egypt’s regulatory limit, with Ras cheese showing the highest Pb
365Inc. 2024. Contaminants in Vaginal Tampons: A Systematic Literature Review (SLR), Final report prepared for FDA CDRH by International Consulting Associates, Inc., Version 5.0, December 5, 2024.2024Regulatory agency reportUS tAs, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, tHg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, V, Zn, Ca occurrence in Nine studies included in an FDA CDRH-commissioned systematic literature review on vaginal tampon contaminants: four bench/laboratory studies of… (n=9)
366MSMM et al. 2024. Physicochemical characterization and determination of trace metals in different edible fats and oils in Bangladesh: Nexus to human health, Heliyon 10(18):e376062024Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
367Islam et al. 2024. A Systematic Review on Heavy Metals Contamination in Bangladeshi Fruits and Their Associated Health Risks, Environmental Health Insights2024ReviewBD As, Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, tHg occurrence in Systematic review of 10 cross-sectional studies on heavy metals in Bangladeshi fruits (2012–2022), covering banana, mango, jackfruit, papaya,… (n=10)
368Issues et al. 2024. Environmental Contaminants in Fish Products: Food Safety, Peer-reviewed article2024Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
369Jaudenes-Marrero et al. 2024. Analysis of toxic element levels and health risks in different soybean species (Glycine max, Vigna radiata, Vigna angularis, Vigna mungo), Nutrients2024Peer-reviewedES/IT Al, Cd, Pb, Ni, Cr, Co, Ba, Li, Sr, V occurrence in Ninety retail samples of four edible bean species marketed as soybean-type foods, purchased in Spain and Italy and… (n=90)
370Kamouh et al. 2024. Heavy metals load in chicken meat and its reduction by probiotic strains, Open Veterinary Journal2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations by tissue type in 100 Egyptian chicken samples (liver > gizzard > thigh > breast gradient); probiotic application reduced Pb in experimentally contaminated fillets
371Kangre 2024. Heavy metal migration, exposure, and health risk through canned tomato mix under different marketing display models, MPhil Thesis, University of Education Winneba, Ghana2024ThesisGH Pb, Sn occurrence in 32 canned Tasty Tom tomato mix samples from Effutu Municipality (Winneba), Ghana: 16 from sunlight-exposed shops, 16 from… (n=32)
372Katebe et al. 2024. Application of soil amendments to reduce the transfer of trace metal elements from contaminated soils of Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) to vegetables, Environmental Science and Pollution Research2024Peer-reviewedPb (up to 221 mg/kg soil) in mine-contaminated urban garden soils in Lubumbashi and its transfer to four vegetable species; organocalcareous soil amendments reduced Pb transfer in low-contamination soils
373Kaya et al. 2024. Determination of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Milk and Their Packaging Materials and Statistical Analysis, Journal of Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences2024Peer-reviewedTR Pb, tAs, Cd, Ni, Al occurrence in 10 commercial liquid milk brands (labeled T1–T10) sold in Turkish markets, each analyzed alongside their corresponding packaging material;… (n=10)
374Kim 2024. Potential migration of heavy metals from food containers and health risk assessment, unknown2024Peer-reviewedPb migration from 120 disposable paper and plastic food containers into food simulants (Korean market); documents packaging as a supply-chain Pb exposure pathway distinct from intrinsic food contamination
375Kim et al. 2024. Nutrients and non-essential metals in darkibor kale grown at urban and rural farms: a pilot study, PLOS ONE2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations in kale from three urban and four rural farms near Baltimore (n=42); mean Pb higher in urban samples but all below public health guidelines, with within-site variance exceeding urban/rural difference
376Kopru et al. 2024. Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) detection of trace metal contents of children cosmetics, Optical and Quantum Electronics 56(8):3992024Peer-reviewedTR/US/CA Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, tAs, Se, tHg, Cd, Pb occurrence in Thirty cosmetic products purchased from local markets in Turkey, marketed as children’s cosmetics and sold within three different… (n=30)
377Republic of Korea Ministry 2024. Regulations on Cosmetic Safety Standards, etc. - MFDS Notice No. 2024-9, MFDS Notice No. 2024-92024Government reportKR Pb, Ni, tAs, tHg, Sb, Cd concentrations
378Republic of Korea Ministry 2024. Korea MFDS Notice 2024-29 standards and specifications for utensils, containers and packages - part 1, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Notice2024Government reportKR Pb, Sb concentrations
379Kovacik et al. 2024. Microelements, Fatty Acid Profile, and Selected Biomarkers in Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) Muscle Tissue: Seasonal Variations and Health Risk Assessment, Research (journal not specified in text; published online 9 May 2024)2024Peer-reviewedPb below LOQ in more than 66% of grass carp muscle samples from a Slovak university pond (n=36); context for freshwater fish Pb background and seasonal detection rates
380Maciej et al. 2024. Assessment of heavy metal contamination and associated health risk indices in commercial herbal tea samples using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, International Journal of Advanced Chemistry Research2024Peer-reviewedPL Pb, Cd, tAs, tHg, Cr occurrence in Commercial herbal tea samples purchased from Polish retail markets (n=48)
381Krasnopyorova et al. 2024. Trace Element Composition of Surface Water in Almaty City and Human Health Risk Assessment2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations in surface water from four rivers supplying Almaty’s drinking water (n=64 samples across four seasons); seasonal and site-level variation in Pb alongside 25 other trace elements
382Laoye et al. 2024. Assessment of heavy metal contamination in fish, fruits, and vegetables in Southwest Nigeria: A systematic review, F1000Research2024Peer-reviewedPRISMA systematic review of 64 studies on Pb (and co-metal) contamination in fish, fruits, and vegetables in Southwest Nigeria, 2014–2024; fish concentrations frequently exceed WHO limits
383Lehel et al. 2024. Possible Metal Burden of Potentially Toxic Elements in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) on Aquaculture Farm, Fishes2024Peer-reviewedIT/HU/EU tAs, Cd, tHg, Pb occurrence in Farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) flesh; 40 fish purchased at a fishery market in Hungary but originating from… (n=40)
384Leskova et al. 2024. Content of some chemical elements in wild mushrooms of the Transbaikal Territory, Innovations and Food Safety 3(45):75-832024Peer-reviewedRU Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb occurrence in Wild edible mushrooms collected near Smolenka village, Chita District, Transbaikal Territory, Russia. (n=Six wild edible mushroom species; at least five specimens per species)
385Levin et al. 2024. Drinking water quality in the United States: a review of contaminants, regulations, and health implications, Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology2024Peer-reviewedReview of US drinking water Pb regulation (EPA action level 15 µg/L; proposed revision to 10 µg/L) and occurrence data, with critical assessment of gaps between regulatory limits and health-protective thresholds
386S-T et al. 2024. Determination, distribution, and health risk assessment of 12 heavy metals in various edible oils in Taiwan, JSFA Reports2024Peer-reviewedTW tAs, Pb, Cd, Ni, V, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Zn, Mn, Ba occurrence in 12 types of refined commercial edible oils (n=25 samples) and 12 types of unrefined (cold-pressed/virgin) commercial edible oils… (n=50)
387Luo et al. 2024. Peptides Used for Heavy Metal Remediation: A Promising Approach, International Journal of Molecular Sciences2024Peer-reviewedPb, Cd, tHg, Cr, Cr-VI, Ni, tAs occurrence in Narrative review; no primary measurements.
388Ma et al. 2024. Occurrence of heavy metals in sanitary napkins from seven countries: Implication for risk management of female hygiene products, Environmental Technology & Innovation2024Peer-reviewedCN/JP/KR tAs, Co, Cu, Pb, Cd, Zn, Ni, Cr occurrence in 56 sanitary-napkin composite samples from seven countries: China n=20, Japan n=6, South Korea n=6, United States n=6, United… (n=56)
389Mahdi et al. 2024. Detection of some heavy metals in meat cooked in different utensils, Samarra Journal of Pure and Applied Science2024Peer-reviewedIQ Fe, Zn, Cu, Cd, Pb, Al occurrence in Meat cooked in clay, iron, copper, aluminium, Tefal/Teflon, and glass/Pyrex utensils in Tikrit, Iraq. (n=6)
390Maisto et al. 2024. Effects of Food-Derived Antioxidant Compounds on In Vitro Heavy Metal Intestinal Bioaccessibility, Antioxidants2024Peer-reviewedIT tHg, Cd, tAs, Pb, Sb, Cu, Zn, Fe occurrence in Triplicate in vitro gastrointestinal digestion experiments using water spiked with standardized heavy-metal concentrations and treated with maltodextrin-based quercetin,… (n=3)
391Malone et al. 2024. Trace Metal Contamination in Community Garden Soils across the United States, Sustainability2024ReviewUS Pb, tAs, Cd occurrence in Review of 52 peer-reviewed articles on community garden soil contamination across the United States, published through January 2024
392Mancuso et al. 2024. Food contamination and cardiovascular disease: a narrative review2024Peer-reviewedNarrative synthesis of Pb (and co-metal) dietary exposure pathways and proposed mechanisms for cardiovascular toxicity; supports the CV endpoint as a second canonical adult Pb effect alongside neurotoxicity
393Marcelis 2024. Development of a generic safety assessment strategy for feminine intimate products, PhD thesis, Vrije Universiteit Brussel2024ThesisEU/US/CN Li, Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, tAs, Se, Cd, Sb, Ba, Pb, Sn, tHg occurrence in PhD thesis built around a market survey of 64 feminine intimate products from the EU, US, and Asia/China:… (n=64)
394Margaoan et al. 2024. Environmental pollution effect on honey bees and their derived products: a comprehensive analysis, Environmental Science and Pollution Research2024Peer-reviewedReview of Pb (and co-metal) concentrations in honey and pollen from contaminated versus clean environments; documents elevated Pb in bee products near industrial areas and bees as environmental biomonitors
395Mehri et al. 2024. A probabilistic health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in edible vegetable oils consumed in Hamadan, Iran, BMC Public Health2024Peer-reviewedIR Pb, Cd, tAs, Fe, Zn occurrence in Traditional and industrial edible vegetable oils (peanut, sunflower, olive, sesame) from Hamadan, western Iran, 2022; n=20 traditional +… (n=40)
396Mekonnen et al. 2024. Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements Contamination of Commonly Consumed Fruits in Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia, International Journal of Food Science2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations in mango, banana, and orange from Ethiopian open markets; mango Pb (0.576 mg/kg dw) exceeded FAO/WHO limits with a hazard index of 3.69
397Meli et al. 2024. Chemical characterization of baby food consumed in Italy, PLOS ONE2024Peer-reviewedPb concentrations in 25 European baby food types consumed in Italy (powdered milk, cream of rice, fruit, fish, meat, cheese purees); multi-analyte elemental characterization including HMTc-relevant metals
398Mena 2024. body composition, blood pressure and vascular function, lipid profile, glucose homeostasis, biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress,, Peer-reviewed article2024Peer-reviewedContribution to this topic remains under review; see the source record for its reported scope.
399Mercan et al. 2024. Experimental study for inorganic and organic profiling of toy makeup products: Estimating the potential threat to child health, Environmental Science and Pollution Research 31: 33975–339922024Peer-reviewedTR/CN/EU Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Se, Sb, Pb, Zn occurrence in Sixty-three toy makeup products purchased from toy stores in Istanbul, Turkey, representing ten different brands coded BRAND A–J… (n=63)
400Mohammadi et al. 2024. Evaluation of carcinogenic risk of heavy metals due to consumption of rice in Southwestern Iran, Toxicology Reports2024Peer-reviewedIR Pb, Cd, Zn, Ni occurrence in 16 local Champa rice samples after harvesting and husking, purchased from farmers in Lordegan (Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province)… (n=16)

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