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Research Article
Vol. 6, Issue 1
TOXICOLOGICAL RISKS AND FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE: PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH FROM HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN THE OYO STATE VEGETABLE SUPPLY CHAIN
Purpose: The consumption of vegetables, particularly leafy greens like Amaranthus hybridus (efo-tete), is a significant aspect of dietary habits in many regions, including Southwest, Nigeria. Meanwhile, the prevalence of environmental contaminants (mercury, cadmium, lead) in agricultural soils poses a serious health risk to consumers. D...
