Tin Concentrations and Human Health Risk Assessment for Children and Adults in Seafood and Canned Fish commonly consumed in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Tin is a naturally occurring element in the environment, and most important dietary intake from tin-plates steel cans used for food packaging. The objective of this paper to evaluate tin concentrations human health risk assessment children adults seafood canned fish (Sardine Mackerel) obtained Bayelsa State, Nigeria using Thermo-Elemental Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (S4-71096 model) after mixed-acid digestion. Data reveal (mean ± SD, mg/kg) order fresh water (0.99 0.07) salt (0.98 0.16) water–Blood Clam (0.75 0.022) water- (0.17 0.12) water-Prawn (0.06 0.01) shrimp (0.02 respectively, brands were significantly higher than concentration (p < 0.05). However, mean lower standard guideline limits set by regulatory bodies (200 mg/kg - 250 mg/kg). exposure revealed that values all samples provisional maximum tolerable daily (PMTDI) tin. target hazard quotient (THQ) both also reference dose (RfD). index (HRI) less 1.0, which indicates there are no adverse effects at moment. HRI adults. Hence, could be periodically assessed Nigerian drug organizations efficient policy regulations.