Some Heavy metals elements in milk powder samples collected from Baghdad markets

Abstract

powder milk is an important foodstuff and beneficial to human health. Thirty random milk powder samples of different trade marks (Rawan® limit full milk powder), (Dielac® milk powder) and (Fresh instant milk powder) were collected from different outlets in Baghdad capital of a IRAQ, They were analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer for the concentrations of following heavy metals, lead (Pb), iron (Fe), aluminium (Al), Cadmium (Cd), and manganese (Mn)]. This study appeared that the concentrations of heavy metal Fe samples is above the allowed limit in (Rawan® limit milk powder). However, the concentrations of about thirty percent of the samples of Fe in (Dielac full cream milk powder) is above the allowed limits. The concentration of Pb in (Fresh instant full cream milk powder) is above the permissible limit. All the examined samples found free of Cd. Air, water and plants considered as a main contamination of the milk powder by heavy metals. So, it is necessary for warning from the toxic effects for these heavy metals for children and adults.