Aflatoxin Contamination in Foods and Foodstuffs

The Evaluation of Aflatoxin Contamination in Various Foods in Iran: a Review

Introduction: Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites produced by Aspergillus fungi, in particular Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus nomius and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins have undesirable effects on human and animal health and lead to various diseases, including liver disorders. Four main types of aflatoxin are B1, B2, G1 and G2, and aflatoxin M1 and M2 are metabolites derived from a...

Aflatoxin contamination of foodstuffs: Its health implications in Sub-Sararan Africa

Aflatoxins are both toxic and carcinogenic. They are produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Food contamination by these toxins has become a serious health issue. In Africa, some of the factors responsible for it include favorable weather condition; temperature of between 24oC and 35oC and moisture level of about 7% in many parts, poverty, ignorance, drought and social probl...

Mycotoxin Contamination of Foodstuffs and Feedstuffs in Iran

Mycotoxin Contamination of Foodstuffs and Feedstuffs in Iran

Microbial and Fungal Contamination of Staple Foods in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: Special Attention to High Aflatoxin Risk

Background: Microbial and fungal contamination of agricultural produce has been a health challenge over the years. The present study surveyed microbial and aflatoxin contamination in groundnut, maize, and cowpea collected from Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Methods: Ninety samples of maize, groundnut, and cowpea were purchased from six major markets in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The samples were first e...