Chemical Implications Of Metal Toxicity Of Meat Processed Through Tire Fire.

Abstract

Abattoir roasts in two locations  Katsina ala and  Makurdi  Benue Nigeria (where tires were used as fuel) were  analysed with Buck Scientific Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) VGP 2110 and the presence among others were heavy metals specifically  Zinc average value of 0.0475mg/l, Copper   0.0323mg/l , lead    0.0267mg/l and Cadmium 0.0173mg/l. This is apart from releasing of   pollutants through its thick smoke into the the local rivers  of Katsina ala and  Benue -compromising the immediate atmosphere and water life.     Zinc  and Copper have values below the  WHO standards, Lead and Cadmium are toxic when they are above certain limits and can  implicate the meat products by direct absorption by the meat flesh and the food chain that leads to man.  Heavy metal poisoning  affects all the organs of the body leading to  various ailments like cough, dryness,  irritation of the nose and throat headache, dizziness, weakness, fever, chills, chest pain,  respiratory tract and kidney problems which can be sometimes fatal.

Key Words: Complication , Toxic , Smoke , Roast and Analysis .