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Food Science & Technology
Abu Hasan Sumon, Farjana Islam, Nayan Chandra Mohanto, Rahanuma Raihanu Kathak, Noyan Hossain Molla, Sohel Rana, Gisela H. Degen, Nurshad Ali
Summary: The study revealed that 78.6% of milk and dairy products in Bangladesh were contaminated with AFM(1) in concentrations ranging from 5.0 to 198.7 ng/L. However, yogurt and milk powder samples had lower levels of AFM(1) below the EU regulatory limit for milk. This highlights the need for further monitoring of aflatoxin contamination in milk and dairy products in Bangladesh.
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Veterinary Sciences
Martha Maggira, Maria Ioannidou, Ioannis Sakaridis, Georgios Samouris
Summary: This study compared three ELISA kits and a newly developed HPLC-FL method for the detection of AFM1 in milk. The results showed that both ELISA kits and the HPLC method performed well in terms of accuracy and recovery rates, with the ELISA kit being considered as a faster alternative method.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Chong Cai, Qi Zhang, Seyni Nidiaye, Honglin Yan, Wen Zhang, Xiaoqian Tang, Peiwu Li
Summary: An anti-idiotypic nanobody VHH C4 was developed and showed good specificity and sensitivity in detecting aflatoxin M-1, serving as a promising alternative antigen in immunological methods. A competitive ELISA method was used for detection, and its potential application in dairy products was validated.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
E. Unlu, G. Turna Saltoglue, G. Unlu, H. Tozak Yildiz
Summary: This study determined the AFM1 levels in breast milk samples collected from mothers who gave birth in Kirsehir, Turkey. The results showed that the AFM1 levels in breast milk were lower in mothers who did not consume milk, mothers consuming fabrication milk had lower AFM1 levels compared to mothers consuming homemade milk (p<0.01), and mothers consuming homemade or self-made bread had lower AFM1 levels (p<0.05).
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Microbiology
Ragab M. Fereig, Hanan H. Abdelbaky, Amira M. Mazeed, El-Sayed El-Alfy, Somaya Saleh, Mosaab A. Omar, Abdullah F. Alsayeqh, Caroline F. Frey
Summary: The prevalence of antibodies to Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii in raw milk samples from different ruminants and Egyptian governorates was estimated. The study found a seroprevalence of 15.4% for both N. caninum and T. gondii antibodies in bulk milk samples, and 25.7% and 14% for individual milk samples, respectively. The presence of DNA was also detected for both parasites. Pearson correlation analysis showed a strong correlation between bulk and individual samples for T. gondii and a moderately strong correlation for N. caninum.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hanul Thukral, Pankaj Dhaka, Jasbir Singh Bedi, Randhir Singh, Gurpreet Singh
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the correlation between aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) excretion in milk and indicators of rumen fermentation in bovines. The results showed that increasing AFM1 excretion in milk was associated with an increase in pH, methylene blue reduction time (MBRT), sedimentation activity time (SAT), and ammonia nitrogen content of the rumen liquor, while it led to a decrease in total volatile fatty acid (TVFA) content, total bacterial count (TBC), and total protozoal count (TPC). These findings suggest that aflatoxins negatively affect the process of rumen fermentation.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeki Gurler, Yavuz Osman Birdane, Yagmur Nil Dogan
Summary: A study on the presence of Aflatoxin MI in seasonal raw water buffalo milk samples found that most samples exceeded the maximum allowable limit set by the Turkish Food Codex Legislation. Winter-collected milk had significantly higher levels of AFM1 compared to other seasons, indicating a higher risk of contamination during that time.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shenqi Liu, Shanxue Jiang, Zhiliang Yao, Minhua Liu
Summary: This review discusses various technologies for detecting aflatoxins in food, including traditional ones such as thin-layer chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, colloidal gold immunochromatographic assay, radioimmunoassay, and fluorescence spectroscopy, as well as emerging ones (e.g., biosensors, molecular imprinting technology, surface plasmon resonance). Critical challenges of these technologies include high cost, complex processing procedures and long processing time, low stability, repeatability, accuracy, poor portability, etc. The article provides a critical discussion on the trade-off relationship between detection speed and accuracy, as well as the application scenario and sustainability of different technologies. The prospect of combining different technologies is also discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Behnaz Naghshbandi, Mohammad Ali Omrani, Abolfazl Jafari-sales, Abduladheem Turki Jalil, Navid Naghsh
Summary: Monitoring the level of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in infant dried powder milk (IDPM) is crucial for ensuring the safety of dairy products consumed by Iranian infants. This study found that the average level of AFM1 in both imported and domestically produced IDPM samples was below the permissible limits set by the EU and Iranian national standards. However, the hazard quotient for infants below 6 months exceeded the allowable level, indicating the need for continuous monitoring of IDPM quality in Iranian markets.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Honglin Yan, Xiaoqian Tang, Xiaohan Liu, Yating Zheng, Minhui Zhang, Yueju Zhao, Qi Zhang
Summary: In this study, we explored the feasibility of developing immunoassay technology with a linear carrier to create a simpler and cheaper rapid immunoassay. Aflatoxins were selected as the focus of research due to their highly toxic and carcinogenic nature. We found that mercerized cotton and Dyneema line showed high-signal values and relatively low background noise, making them suitable for further development and competitive immunoassay research.
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Food Science & Technology
Wubshet Tefera, Gerd Elisabeth Vegarud, Mestawet Taye, Tolosa Taye
Summary: Aflatoxin M-1 levels were determined in milk samples collected from Hulla and Dale districts in Ethiopia using enzyme linked immunosorbent assays. The study found that 96.7% of the respondents had no awareness about aflatoxin. Analysis revealed that 77.91% of the raw milk samples tested positive for AFM(1), with levels ranging from 0.00-0.038 and an average of 0.0068 μg/L. The average AFM(1) level in raw milk during the dry season was significantly higher than in the wet season. However, the detected AFM(1) levels were below the limits set by the EU and USA, indicating that the milk can be considered safe to consume. Nonetheless, the low awareness among farmers highlights the risk of aflatoxin contamination, emphasizing the need for awareness creation and control measures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Reyhan Aydin Dogan, Merve Afacan, Mehmet Ozdemir
Summary: This study emphasized the importance of monitoring aflatoxin M1 levels in breast milk for infant health. It is thought that nutrition education given to mothers during pregnancy will significantly impact aflatoxin M1 results. In addition, the dangers of mycotoxins in mother-infant nutrition should be emphasized regularly in health education.
REVISTA DA ASSOCIACAO MEDICA BRASILEIRA
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Nikita Saha Turna, Felicia Wu
Summary: The study found that milk samples from several nations such as Pakistan, India, and some sub-Saharan African countries had AFM1 levels that significantly exceeded the regulatory limits set by the United States and the European Union. This indicates a potential risk to individuals in those nations with high milk consumption. High levels of AFM1 in milk also suggest high levels of AFB1 in animal feed, which could potentially harm both animals and humans upon consumption.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jianglin Xiong, Defeng Wen, Hualin Zhou, Rong Chen, Hua Wang, Chong Wang, Zhongyuan Wu, Yinsheng Qiu, Lingying Wu
Summary: High occurrence and risk of AFM1 exposure were found in yogurt and milk samples from central-eastern China. Monitoring and reducing AFM1 contamination in milk products is recommended.
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Veterinary Sciences
Abdelfattah Selim, Salma Shoulah, Abdelhamed Abdelhady, Abdulaziz Alouffi, Yasser Alraey, Waleed S. Al-Salem
Summary: The study investigated the seroprevalence of CanL in Egyptian dogs and identified key factors associated with disease transmission, including age, hair length, veterinary care, insecticide application, and shelter floor type. Therefore, strengthening monitoring and control measures is crucial in reducing the risk of infection.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
