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Toxicological risk associated with consumption of rice sold in Uganda
(International Journal of Scientific Advances, 2021-11)
Previous studies have reported the presence of aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2), heavy metals (As, Cd
and Pb) and organochlorine pesticide residues (OCPs) in rice sold in Uganda. However, the potential health ...
Incidence of aflatoxins, heavy metals and pesticide residues contamination in imported and locally grown white rice in Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2021-11)
There is increased global interest in the safety of rice because rice is a staple food for half of the world’s population and its
safety influences consumers’ health. This study aimed at assessing the levels of aflatoxins ...