A Foodborne Disease Outbreak Due to the Consumption of Moldy Sorghum and Maize Containing Fumonisin Mycotoxins

Bhat, Ramesh V.; Shetty, Prathapkumar Halady; Amruth, Rao P.

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“…Fumonisins have been implicated in one incident of acute food-borne disease in India in which the occurrence of borborygmy, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea was associated with the consumption of maize and sorghum contaminated with high levels of fumonisins (Bhat et al 1997). Fumonisin B 1 , the most abundant of the numerous fumonisin analogues, was classified by the IARC as a group 2B carcinogen (possibly carcinogenic in humans) (IARC 2002).…”

Section: Recognized Effects On Human Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of mycotoxins on human health in developing countries

Shephard

2008

Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A

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Adverse human health effects from the consumption of mycotoxins have occurred for many centuries. Although mycotoxin contamination of agricultural products still occurs in the developed world, the application of modern agricultural practices and the presence of a legislatively regulated food processing and marketing system have greatly reduced mycotoxin exposure in these populations. At the mycotoxin contamination levels generally found in food products traded in these market economies, adverse human health effects have largely been overcome. However, in the developing world, where climatic and crop storage conditions are frequently conducive to fungal growth and mycotoxin production, much of the population relies on subsistence farming or on unregulated local markets. The extent to which mycotoxins affect human health is difficult to investigate in countries whose health systems lack capacity and in which resources are limited. Aflatoxin B 1 , the toxin on which major resources have been expended, has long been linked to liver cancer, yet its other effects, such as immune suppression and growth faltering previously observed in veterinary studies, are only now being investigated and characterized in human populations. The extent to which factors such as immune suppression contribute to the overall burden of infectious disease is difficult to quantify, but is undoubtedly significant. Thus, food safety remains an important opportunity for addressing current health problems in developing countries.

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Section: Recognized Effects On Human Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of mycotoxins on human health in developing countries

Shephard

2008

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“…Bepaalde schimmels kunnen in meer of mindere mate mycotoxinen vormen. Van sorghum in India is bekend dat tijdens de teeltperiode de schimmel Fusarium moniliforme onder bepaalde omstandigheden fumonisine als mycotoxine vormt, die ziekten bij mens en dier kan veroorzaken (Bhat et al, 1997). Ook in Nigeria werden mycotoxinen van Fusarium gevonden in sorghum, maar vergeleken met andere gewassen zoals maïs, millet en ogi, in een lagere hoeveelheid, respectievelijk 44% vs 77%, 59%, 97% (Chilaka et al, 2016).…”

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Teelt van sorghum als voedergewas lijkt perspectiefvol in Nederland

Kasper¹

2017

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Rapport 1064Kasper, G.J., Teelt van sorghum als voedergewas lijkt perspectiefvol in Nederland.Wageningen Livestock Research, Rapport 1064.Samenvatting NL Sorghum kan in korte tijd veel voedingsstoffen opnemen, ook op armere en droge gronden, en gaat efficiënt om met voedingsstoffen, vooral stikstof en water. Het gewas groeit goed op gronden waar ook snijmaïs het goed doet. Recente proefveldonderzoeken in Nederland tonen ten opzichte van maïs gelijke tot 25% hogere opbrengsten (ds/ha/jaar), hogere gehalten aan ruw-eiwit (tot 69%) en zetmeel (-10 tot +24%). Kennishiaten zijn: 1) kennis over de voederwaarde, 2) gebrek aan praktische kengetallen over teelt, fermentatie en dierprestaties, 3) combiteelt winterrogge-sorghum in het groeiseizoen en 4) tussenteelt van sorghum bij continuteelt van snijmaïs. Summary UKSorghum absorbs a lot of nutrients in a short period of time, even on rather poor and dry soils. The crop has a favourable nitrogen and water use efficiency. The crop grows well on soils where maize grows well too. Recent field trial studies in the Netherlands show equal or higher than 25% yields (dry matter/ha/year), higher levels of crude protein (up to 69%) and starch (-10% to +24%) than maize.Knowledge gaps are: 1) feed evaluation characteristics, 2) practical data on cultivation, fermentation and animal performance, 3) combi-cultivation winter rye and sorghum per growing season, and 4) intercropping of sorghum in continuous maize cropping. De belangrijkste kennishiaten voor onderzoek van sorghum in Nederland zijn:• voederwaardering sorghum: het ontbreekt voornamelijk aan gegevens over de (darm)verteerbaarheid en de afbreekbaarheid in de pens.• melkveehouders vragen concrete cijfers van praktijkpercelen (o.a. drogestofopbrengsten), maar ook voederwaardering, voeropname, mycotoxinendruk en dierprestaties van ingekuilde sorghum.• het bepalen van broeikasgasemissies inclusief C-vastlegging in, en erosie van de bodem.• America. In Europe, most research data on the use of sorghum as dairy cattle feed originate fromFrance and Italy, where the crop has been evaluated for yield, feeding value including animal performance. In Italy, the effects of sorghum on greenhouse gas emissions and milk composition also have been studied.The purpose of this research is to explore the potential of sorghum as a fodder crop in North WestEurope with emphasis on the Netherlands, including feed and animal performance, compared to those of maize.Sorghum as a fodder crop can be distinguished in two types: a type that resembles grass (Sorghum Sudan) and a type that contains both green leaf and grain (Sorghum bicolor). Sorghum can grow on all soils where maize also grows well, preferably with a pH of 6.5 to 8. The crop can quickly absorb a lot of nutrients, even on rather poor and dry soils. This means that sorghum is efficiently dealing with nutrients, especially nitrogen and water. In the temperate climate of North West Europe, especial attention must be taken to the seeding period (germination, young plant and period from bloom), th...

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“…There have been reports of consumption of wheat/millet grains mixed with buck wheat (Polygonatum fagopyrum) flour, or seeds of Crotalaria spp. containing toxic alkaloids [4,19]. Oils and fats containing butylated hydroxyanisole or butylated hydroxyl toluene are mixed with edible oils.…”

Section: Food Adulterationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Food adulteration and contamination in India: occurrence, implication and safety measures

Gahukar¹

2013

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

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In India, adulteration and contamination are encountered in food consumed at the household level, in the food service establishments and business firms, and also when sold as street foods. Non-permitted colors are the most common additives to foods. Contamination of mycotoxins, metals and pesticides in daily foods and milk has been found highly toxic and carcinogenic, and about 70% of deaths are supposed to be of food-borne origin. In this paper, food safety measures are emphasized with an objective of prevention of health hazards and strengthening of regulatory system. It is possible to prevent food adulteration and contamination if people are made aware of health hazards. If food inspectors are vigilant and active, the risk of food toxicity can be minimized at all levels of food supply and consumption. Further, simple measures can prevent further complications, particularly those caused by microbiological contaminants. Fatal diseases and health hazards prevalent in India can be minimized and consumers can live happily with good health. The social life in the communities is strengthened resulting in less expense on health related problems. Citizens aware of food adulteration and contamination can arrange camps/campaigns through local bodies and safe food can be the goal for all concerned.

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A Foodborne Disease Outbreak Due to the Consumption of Moldy Sorghum and Maize Containing Fumonisin Mycotoxins

Abstract: The higher water activity in the grains left in the field following harvest led to the production of high levels of fumonisin B1 and consumption of such grains by humans resulted in the disease.

Cited by 112 publications

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Impact of mycotoxins on human health in developing countries

Impact of mycotoxins on human health in developing countries

Teelt van sorghum als voedergewas lijkt perspectiefvol in Nederland

Food adulteration and contamination in India: occurrence, implication and safety measures

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