Kasur's Silent Threat: Heavy Metal Intrusion In Meat Supplies

Heavy Metal Intrusion In Meat Supplies

Abstract

Researchers have studied heavy metals within mutton specimens collected from Kasur, which exhibits extensive industrial operations, especially leather tanning operations. A study was conducted to analyze chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) concentrations in mutton samples from five different locations throughout Kasur using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. International guidelines were used to evaluate results. The tested samples contained chromium (0.885±1.252 to 5.525±2.157 mg/L) and nickel (0.41±0.580 to 3.00±0.707 mg/L) levels that surpassed the international safety standards. The highest concentrations were detected in samples from Shehzad Road (Cr) and Rao Khan Wala (Ni). The study showed that heavy metal pollutants had infiltrated meat products sold in Kasur markets because of industrial pollution. Public health risks become substantial because Cr and Ni showed constant elevation across all sampling points. This research highlights the urgent requirement to establish better environmental monitoring systems and enforce strict industrial waste management and complete food safety protocols for Pakistan's industrial areas.