This study aimed at assessing the Lead (Pb) residues in some selected canned foods obtained from some superstores in Benin City Metropolis and their health risk implications. Forty Five (45) samples of five different canned foods (chicken, corned beef, peas, mushrooms and corn) of varied brands from various industrial countries were procured from open market stores at Lagos Street and selected super markets along Ugbowo Lagos Road, Benin City with their controls. The samples were taken to the

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... boratory for Pb digestion. The results of carcinogenic risk for Pb, revealed slight increase in values above the threshold. Regulatory bodies such as NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drugs and Administration control) and SON (Standard Organization of Nigeria) should reinforce the need to control canned food brands flooded with Pb before dispatched to consumers.