Dietary exposure to antibiotics residue in honey and the potential health risks to consumers in Adamawa state, Nigeria

Antibiotics are often used by beekeepers as growth enhancers and to treat bee-related diseases. Due to the important role of honey in Nigeria business enterprises, this study was conducted toward evaluating the dietary risk exposure of antibiotic residues in honey to public health. Raw Honey Samples (RHS) and samples sold in the markets; Commercial Honey Samples (CHS) were obtained from Gombi, Hong and Mubi North local Government Areas of Adamawa State. The pH values of the CHS were observed to be significantly (p