Presence of moulds and aflatoxin M1 in milk

[Aflatoxin M1 in milk and milk products].

Aflatoxin M1 in Milk - FSA4018

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins of major concern to the dairy industry. Most mycotoxins are found in grain, usually grown in a drought, although they may contaminate pasture grass and occasionally hay. Most frequently, aflatoxins are found in corn (see Figures 1-3) and cottonseed, and sometimes in their byproducts, but also on rare occasions in soybeans or distiller’s grain. Peanut products also may ...

A Study on the Presence of Aflatoxin M1 in Cow’s Milk in Jiroft

Background and Aims: Cowchr('39')s milk is a daily staple food for many individuals that can be contaminated with many toxins such as aflatoxin M1 (AFM1). AFM1 is a chemical form of the aflatoxin B1 produced by some species of Aspergillus genus like A. ochraceus, A. flavus, A. nomius, and A. parasiticus that can contaminate feed and forage cattle. This toxin enters into the milk after eating co...

Reduction of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk Using Kefir Starter

Background: Mycotoxins naturally occur in foods. Aflatoxins can cause serious health problems in consumers. Nowadays, biological detoxification method is considered to decrease the aflatoxins level in foods. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of kefir starter microorganisms to decrease the aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) levels in milk. Methods: The study was carried out at Shabestar branch,...

presence of aflatoxin m1 in pasteurized and uht milk commercialized in shiraz, khuzestan and yazd, iran

aflatoxin m1 (afm1) is a hydroxylated metabolite of the carcinogen aflatoxin b1 (afb1), and may be found in the milk of lactating animals that have ingested feedstuffs contaminated with afb1 between jun 2010 and march 2011, 149 samples of pasteurized (n=90) and uht (n=59) milk were collected from supermarkets in the cities of shiraz, khuzestan and yazed, iran. all samples were analyzed for afm1...