Commercially Sold Baby Foods Investigation of Heavy Metal Residue Risks

Abstract

In this study, commercial baby foods produced for the first six months of life were examined for heavy metal risk. The samples (number 1) recommended to be used in 0-6 months old infants belonging to four different brands commonly preferred in the market were taken; heavy metal residue analysis was completed by applying wet combustion and atomic absorption spectrometry to these samples, respectively. For example, the contents of foods that meet the nutritional needs of a child born at the age of 5.5 months and term are compared with the tolerable upper limit intake level, recommended dietary intake and label information. According to the results, the high content of Cu in three of the analyzed foods was found to be high in terms of dietary intake of 2.5 times in dietary intake in A and D foods and approximately 2 fold in C food in terms of Cu upper limit intake level for infants in 0-6 months period. The amount of Zn contained in foods B and C exceeds the tolerable intake level.

Awareness should be raised about the health problems that may occur in the long term and the economic losses that may occur in our country for the treatment of heavy metal residues through infant formula. However, the manufacturer companies; It is important to take necessary measures such as enlarging and increasing the number of toxic dose detection studies and in fact, by making small corrections, approaching the issue with sensitivity and informing them that they can make important contributions in order to prevent this chain risk.