Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Canned Meat and Fish Sold in Calabar, Nigeria.

Abstract: The evaluation of heavy metals in canned meat and fish foods sold in Calabar, Nigeria was investigated. Ten samples from six different brands of canned meat and fish sold in Calabar were obtained from randomly selected markets and grocery shops. Each of the different sample types were then pooled together brand-wise and then evaluated for heavy metal deposits; lead, Mercury, Arsenic and cadmium, using standard techniques. Lead level in canned fish (0.988mg/kg), (0.816mg/kg) in meat were significantly higher (

Comparative effect of carotenoid complex from Golden Neo-Life Dynamite (GNLD) and carrot extract on some haematological parameters of healthy Wistar albino rats

No Abstract. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences Vol. 12 (4) 2006: 505-50

Chemical and Biological Evaluation of Fried Plantain Sold by RoadsideVendors in Calabar, Nigeria.

Abstract: The chemical and biological evaluation of fried plantain sold by roadside vendors was investigated. Twentyone male wister albino rats weighing between 35g to 80g were divided into three groups of seven rats each. Group 1 (control) rats were fed with plantain fried with fresh vegetable oil (FVO); Group 2 rats were fed plantain fried with 7 daysused oil (degraded oil; DO); and Group 3 rats were fed with plantain fried with degraded oil but treated with antioxidant vitamin C (TDO). After 11 wks of feeding, the rats were anaesthetized with chloroform and dissected. The livers were removed, weighed, crushed and centrifuged in normal saline to obtain homogenates that were used for analysis of total protein and total lipids. The results showed a significant decrease (

The Assessment of Heavy Metals and By-Products on Fried Foods Sold by Roadside Vendors in Calabar, Nigeria

Abstract: The assessment of heavy metals (lead and mercury) and by-product (sulphur) on fried food sold by roadside food vendors in Calabar, Nigeria were investigated. The food samples which were covered and uncovered after frying were obtained randomly from 20 street food vendors. The food samples were obtained from 10 busy roads and 10 non- busy roads in Calabar, Nigeria. The busy roads were those roads that recorded more than 20 cars per minute, while the non-busy roads recorded less than 10 cars per minute. The result showed that the busy roads had significant (

Consumer Awareness of Safe Food Handling by Food Service Establishments in Calabar, Nigeria

Abstract: Consumer awareness of safe food handling in food service establishments was investigated. The survey was carried out using 500 questionnaires administered at different food establishments in Calabar, Nigeria. The return rate of questionnaires was 74%. The survey result revealed that people who eat out regularly claimed that the standard of food hygiene in food establishments was important to them when deciding where to dine. 67% of respondents had concerns/ complaints about the hygiene standards of food establishments they used. 78% of consumers believed that they have the right to receive information on hygiene standards of eating places. Most would welcome a reliable system to help them judge hygiene standards. About 65% thought there was inadequate consumer information on hygiene standard of eating places. If access to information was made easier, 59% of respondents claimed they would eat out more often. Respondents preferred the use of scores to inform them on hygiene standards. Generally, consumers claimed to be unaware of food safety standards in food service establishments. The result therefore showed that the Nigerian consumer basically judged food safety in terms of sensory perception and lacked any form of judgment based on microbiological safety

Modulatory Effect of Vitamin C and E on Dihydroartemisinin (Cotecxin) Induced Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Albino Rats

Abstract: The modulatory effect of vitamin C and E supplementation during dihydroartemisinin administration on the body weight and serum liver enzymes in wistar albino rats investigated. Thirty two adult albino rats weighing between 180 – 260g were used. There were divided into four groups of eight rats each. Group A served as the control and was administereddistilled water. Groups B, C and D, were the experimental groups and were given cotecxin + vitamin A and cotecxin + vitamin E respectively for two weeks. The animals were weighed at the beginning and at the end of the experiment; water and feed were allowed ad libitum. In all the parameters estimated, there were significant differences at

Sperm Quality and Fertility Following Prolonged Immobilization Stress in Wistar Rats

Abstract: Sperm quality and fertility following prolonged immobilization stress in Wistar rats was studied. Twenty adult albino wistar rats randomly divided into 2 groups (A and B) of 10 rats each were used. Group A served as control while group B rats were immobilized for 4 hour a day for 2 months. All the females that were mated with the control males became pregnant and produced litters. On the other hand, none of the females that were mated with the immobilized males got pregnant. There was also a significant difference (

Liver and kidney morpholgies following vitamin E supplementation during caffeinated and non-caffeinated paracetamol administration in rats

No Abstract Available J. Expt. & Clin. Anat Vol.3(1) 2004:35-3

Haematological changes following vitamin E supplementation during caffeinated and non-caffeinated paracetamol administration in rats

No Abstract. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy Vol. 4(2) 2005: 52-5