Objective To understand the metal element contamination in liquid milk in Inner Mongolia region from 2022 to 2023 and assess the metal health exposure risk for the population in Inner Mongolia region. Methods A total of 4103 samples of locally produced liquid milk were collected from Inner Mongolia region. Lead, total mercury, cadmium, chromium and total arsenic were detected using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The inverno comprehensive pollution index method was used to evaluate the pollution levels of these elements. Considering the actual dietary intake of residents in Inner Mongolia region, the carcinogenic risk assessment (TCR) and non-carcinogenic risk assessment [target hazard quotient (THQ)] were employed to assess the health risks posed by metal elements in liquid milk to the population in Inner Mongolia region. Results In the 4013 samples monitored, all 5 kinds of metal elements were detected. The over-limit detection rate for lead was 22.26% (187/840), for cadmium it was 5.83% (49/840), for total mercury it was 5.12% (43/840), for total arsenic it was 6.54% (55/841), and for chromium it was 40.18% (262/652). Lead, total mercury, and total arsenic all had samples exceeding the limits, with exceedance rates of 5.83% (49/840), 0.119% (1/841), and 0.12% (1/841), respectively. The inverno index for all 5 kinds of metal elements was below 0.7; the TCR for total arsenic and cadmium was less than 10-4, Within an acceptable risk range; THQ of lead, chromium, and total mercury were all less than 1. Conclusion This study systematically analyzed and comprehensively assessed the sources of heavy metal pollution in liquid milk from different production and processing types, providing a scientific basis for government decision-making, regulation, and the revision of national food safety standards.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |