Determination of Residues of Organochlorine in Meat Products in Sultanate of Oman Markets by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Authors

Khdija S. Al-Hosni, Department of Education Studies, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Musandam, PO Box 12, PC 811, Khasab, Sultanate of OmanFollow
Isam T. Kadim, Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nizwa, PO Box 33, PC 616, Birkat Al-Mouz, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
Sausan S. Al-Yaqoobi, Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, PO Box 33, PC 616, Birkat Al-Mouz, Nizwa, Oman
Samia A. Al-Riyami, Natural and Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, PO Box 33, PC 616, Birkat Al-Mouz, Nizwa, Oman
Reem M. Al-Abri, Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Nizwa, PO Box 33, PC 616, Birkat Al-Mouz, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

Abstract

Meat and meat products are good sources of nutrients and play an essential role in consumer health. Therefore, meat safety is one of the main concerns for humans today. Consumers around the world might be exposed to harmful materials due to ingesting contaminated meat products. The present investigation compared three analytical methods for the determination of pesticides 2,4-D (2,4-1) dichlorophenoxyacetic acid), dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene/dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, alachlor, and organophosphates) residues in 145 beef, sheep, goat, chicken and turkey species meat samples (fresh, frozen meats, meatball, mortadella, and sausage samples) of local, regional, and international brands available in Omani markets. The results revealed that the selected meat samples contained small levels (below the maximum allowed) of residuals of different types of pesticides. However, the trace of pesticides detected in meat samples may have adverse effects on human health. The results of this study can be used by the authorized government agencies for routine checks for the safety of meat products in the local market.

Recommended Citation

Al-Hosni, Khdija S.; Kadim, Isam T.; Al-Yaqoobi, Sausan S.; Al-Riyami, Samia A.; and Al-Abri, Reem M. (2025) Determination of Residues of Organochlorine in Meat Products in Sultanate of Oman Markets by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Sultan Qaboos University Journal For Science: Vol. 30: Iss. 1, 61-67.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53539/2414-536X.1401
Available at: https://squjs.squ.edu.om/squjs/vol30/iss1/8