Article
Food Science & Technology
Ming-Hsun Shen, Rakesh K. Singh
Summary: This study investigated the effect of H2O2 treatment on catalase-inactivated peanuts and found that it effectively reduced aflatoxins. Higher treatment temperature and catalase inactivation improved the efficacy of AF reduction. The oil quality of treated peanuts was not significantly affected. The weight loss and oil quality change of the treated peanuts were negligible. Peanuts were able to keep intact after the treatment.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zelong Liu, Zhenyu Cao, Jing Wang, Baoguo Sun
Summary: This study found that gaseous or aqueous chlorine dioxide can effectively reduce the levels of aflatoxin in peanuts, and this detoxification effect remains relatively stable during storage. Fumigating whole peanut kernels can effectively decrease the levels of aflatoxin in the oil and meal obtained after pressing. The findings suggest that chlorine dioxide fumigation is a potential detoxification method for oilseed storage or the oil processing industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wanjiku N. Gichohi-Wainaina, Martin Kimanya, Yasinta C. Muzanila, Nelson C. Kumwenda, Harry Msere, Mariam Rashidi, Omari Mponda, Patrick Okori
Summary: Recently, aflatoxin exposure, especially through maize and groundnuts, has been linked to growth impairment in children. Infants and children are more susceptible to toxins due to their lower body weight, higher metabolic rate, and lower ability to detoxify. For women of reproductive age, aflatoxin exposure may not only affect their health but also the health of their fetuses during pregnancy.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yadolah Fakhri, Sharaf S. Omar, Fereshteh Mehri, Somayeh Hoseinvandtabar, Trias Mahmudiono
Summary: Exposure to aflatoxins in peanuts oil poses health risks, with variations in prevalence and concentration. The health risks for adults and children differ, with considerable risks observed in Ethiopia, Sudan, and the USA for adults, and in the USA for children.
REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nii Korley Kortei, Theophilus Annan, Papa Toah Akonor, Seidu A. Richard, Helen Ama Annan, Vincent Kyei-Baffour, Felicia Akuamoa, Princess Golda Akpaloo, Paul Esua-Amoafo
Summary: The study found that although there was some contamination of maize across different ecological zones in Ghana, the consumption of both white and colored maize posed no adverse health effects on the population, as the computed Hazard Index was less than 1 (< 1).
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bulent Kabak
Summary: This study aimed to determine dietary exposure to aflatoxin B-1 (AFB(1)) and the sum of aflatoxins (AFT) for the Turkish population. The results showed potential health concerns for Turkish adults due to considerably low Margin of Exposure (MOE) estimates for mean and 95th percentile exposures to AFB(1).
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ming-Hsun Shen, Rakesh K. Singh
Summary: This study applied the advanced oxidation processes (AOP) combined with UV radiation and H2O2 solution to reduce aflatoxins in peanuts. The results showed that AOP treatment had a significant effect on reducing aflatoxins in milled peanuts, but not in whole peanuts. Drying treatment effectively removed residual H2O2 in peanuts.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Toxicology
Moumouni Bande, Inna Traore, Fulbert Nikiema, Naamwin-So-Bawfu Romaric Meda, Dissinvel S. Kpoda, Bazoin Sylvain Raoul Bazie, Marceline Ouedraogo Kagambega, Inoussa Ilboudo, Ouambila Isidore Sama, Abdoul Kiswensida Muller Compaore, Naa-Imwine Stanislas Dimitri Meda, Bernadette Pane Ouattara Sourabie, Herve Hien, Elie Kabre
Summary: This study evaluated the level of aflatoxin contamination in various foods sold in urban and semi-urban markets in Burkina Faso, as well as the carcinogenic risk faced by the consuming population. The results indicated that dietary habits in large cities may increase the risk of cancer.
Review
Water Resources
Julie P. Meneely, Oluwatobi Kolawole, Simon A. Haughey, Sarah J. Miller, Rudolf Krska, Christopher T. Elliott
Summary: Globally, aflatoxins pose a significant threat to human and animal health, leading to strict food regulatory limits. Peanuts, a susceptible trading commodity, have varying aflatoxin standards due to different exposure assessment methodologies. Some heavily affected countries have no standards. Knowledge gaps include the impact of climate change on peanut contamination and the health risks associated with aflatoxins. Limited evidence exists on the impact of aflatoxin regulations on trade.
EXPOSURE AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jumanah Alamir, Lama Almaiman, Yasser Alrujib, Rayan Alhamidi, Bandar Alowais, Saqer Alhussain, Abdullah Aldakheelallah, Majid Alkhalaf, Mohammed Bineid
Summary: A study was conducted to measure the occurrence of aflatoxins (AFs) in food samples consumed in Saudi Arabia and assess the estimated daily intake (EDI) of AFs in Saudi adults. The results showed that 12.1% of the analyzed samples were contaminated with AFs, with the highest concentration observed in the nut and seed group. The estimated EDI of AFB(1) ranged from 0.21 to 0.55 ng/kg body weight/day. Low contamination with AFs was found in Saudi Arabia, but as potent genotoxic contaminants, minimizing exposure through food is still important.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Omar Tawfik Kholif, Ahmed Salem Sebaei, Fawzy I. Eissa, Osama H. Elhamalawy
Summary: A testing method for aflatoxin detection in oilseed was developed and validated, highlighting the potential risk of aflatoxin exposure from corn consumption.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Patricia D. Andrade
Summary: This paper summarizes the latest dietary risk assessments for fumonisins, evaluates the approaches used, and raises challenges and prospects. The inclusion of matrix-associated and modified forms in dietary risk assessments for fumonisins should be carefully evaluated, as they may greatly affect the total fumonisin content in food products.
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xu Wang, Disha Lu, Qingfeng Huang, Jinyi Yang
Summary: This study developed a highly efficient time-resolved fluorescence immunoassay microfluidics method for sensitive detection of fungal toxins, especially AFB1, ZEN, and DON, in agricultural products.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shahzad Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Waqas, Ahmad Faizal Abdull Razis, Sunusi Usman, Nada Basheir Ali, Muhammad Rafique Asi
Summary: This study purchased 520 samples of edible seeds and oilseeds (sunflower, palm, peanut, sesame, cotton, and grapeseed) from various sources in Punjab, Pakistan. The results showed that a significant proportion of the samples were contaminated with aflatoxins (AFs), with sesame seeds showing the highest levels of AFs. Palm seeds had the lowest contamination levels, while peanut oil samples had the highest levels among the oil samples.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michal Macko, Jan Antos, Frantisek Bozek, Jiri Konecny, Jiri Huzlik, Jitka Hegrova, Ivo Kuritka
Summary: This paper aims to enhance the EPA health risk assessment by incorporating two new variables that consider the size of nanoparticles: the toxicity multiplier and the size multiplier. A case study was performed to observe the impact of the new variables on the assessed cadmium concentration. The proposed method with adjustments resulted in a significantly higher risk value compared to the current state-of-the-art method, with nanoparticles contributing to 88% of the total risk value.