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Aflatoxin M1 contamination in commercial pasteurized milk from local markets in Fariman, Iran

Mycotoxin Research volume 29, pages 271–274 (2013)Cite this article

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Contamination of milk and dairy products with aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) presents a risk for human health. The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of AFM1 in pasteurized milk samples in Fariman, located in the province of Khorasan Razavi, Iran, by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Forty-five samples of pasteurized milk from different supermarkets were collected during 3 months in summer (July to September, 2012). AFM1 contamination was detected in all of milk samples. The mean concentration of aflatoxin M1 was 27.2 ng/l. The range of AFM1 content was 8.8–64 ng/l. Thirteen (28.8 %) of the samples had AFM1 levels exceeding the maximum levels (50 ng/l) accepted by the European Union. Due to the fact that milk is used by all the age groups including infants and children in Fariman city, it is necessary to minimize the health risk from AFM1 contamination in milk. For this reason, the level of its precursor, aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), in dairy feeds must be reduced, requiring constant aflatoxin monitoring of relevant agricultural commodities.

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The authors would like to acknowledge the Vice Chancellor of Research, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences for their financial support.

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Riahi-Zanjani, B., Balali-Mood, M. Aflatoxin M1 contamination in commercial pasteurized milk from local markets in Fariman, Iran. Mycotoxin Res 29, 271–274 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12550-013-0179-6

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Keywords

  • Aflatoxin M1
  • Pasteurized milk
  • ELISA
  • Fariman
  • Iran