Determination of the level of heavy metals and assessment of their safety in cow's milk collected from Butajira and Meskan districts, south central Ethiopia.

Milk is a complete food useful to promote growth and development of the infant mammals as it contains vital nutrients (proteins, essential fats, vitamins, and minerals) in a balanced proportion. It is also a nutritious food for adults too. Milk can also contain hazardous chemicals and contaminants including heavy metals which can be a risk for health.