DETERMINATION OF CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES IN BEANS SOLD IN YOLA MEROPOLIS
Abstract
Consumption of beans containing chemical preservatives has been known to cause adverse effects in humans. This study was carried out to determine the levels of organophosphate preservatives in beans sold in Yola Metropolis. Three different samples of beans were purchased from Jimeta Market and the levels of pesticide residues were determined using Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GCM). The results obtained revealed that fenitrothion was highest in Sample A (18.1575), followed by dichlorvos (3.8737). Sample B had the lowest levels of all the chemicals analyzed, followed by Sample C. The levels of these chemicals (fenitrothion and dichlorvos) in Sample A were found to be above the World Health Organization (WHO) tolerance level. Findings from this study reveal that the consumption of beans sold in Jimeta Market may pose health risks to consumers. Proper boiling of beans before consumption may help reduce the risk of toxicity.
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