Article Hanh_pork chemical RA_2016 IJPH

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Objectives: This study assesses the risk of exposure to hazardous chemical residues in pork meat, liver, and kidney collected at wet markets in Nghe An and Hung Yen provinces and discusses health impact implications.

Methods: 514 pig feed, kidney, liver, and pork samples were pooled and qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed for tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulphonamide, chloramphenicol, β-agonists, and heavy metals. We compare the results with current regulations on chemical residues and discuss health implications.

Results: Legal antibiotics were found in feed. Tetracycline and fluoroquinolones were not present in pork, but 11% of samples were positive with sulfamethazine above the permissible levels.