Tehran University of Medical Sciences Journal of Food Safety and Hygiene 2476-3241 8 3 2022 10 25 202 222 Sylvester Chibueze Izah Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria Ayobami Omozemoje Aigberua Anal Concept Limited, Elelenwo, Rivers State, Nigeria Matthew Ogwu Appalachian State University 2022 08 15 2022 10 15 Using a multivariate approach, this study investigated the trace element composition and concentration in Gallus gallus domesticus eggs. A total of 51 freshly laid Gallus gallus domesticus egg samples were randomly obtained and analyzed for trace elements using a flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The results showed that the levels of zinc, lead, nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron and copper were in the range of 2.16 ± 0.03 – 7.43 ± 0.98 mg/L, <0.001 ± 0.00 – 9.86 ± 1.01 mg/L, <0.001 ± 0.00 – 1.44 ± 0.30 mg/L, <0.001 ± 0.00 – 0.35 ± 0.01 mg/L, <0.001 ± 0.00 – 0.76 ± 0.04 mg/L, 2.93 ± 1.01 – 11.52 ± 1.54 mg/L and 0.03 ± 0.05 – 0.967 ± 0.06 mg/L, respectively. However, mercury, chromium, and cadmium were not detected in all the samples. This suggests the absence of toxicity risk due to these non-essential elements in the eggs, especially when they are consumed. Moreover, the target hazard quotient and total target hazard quotient of the eggs were less than 1, thereby suggesting no probable harm, as well as non-carcinogenic hazards respectively. https://jfsh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jfsh/article/view/404 https://jfsh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jfsh/article/download/404/200