Publications by authors named "Florin-Ioan Fechete"
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils of the Baia Mare region, Romania, focusing on nickel, cadmium, zinc, lead, and copper in a sheep-based food chain.
- Analysis using ICP-MS showed that copper and zinc levels exceeded safe limits near mining sites, with high lead and cadmium concentrations near industrial areas, raising health concerns.
- The research highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and risk assessment to protect public health from contaminated dairy products resulting from heavy metal bioaccumulation in the food chain.
