Occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in cheese processed and marketed in Lebanon

Elkak, Assem; Atat, Oula El; Habib, Jean; Abbas, Mohamad

doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2011.10.033

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“…The highest value found was 0.39 µg/kg (Virdis et al 2008). AFM 1 contamination has also been recently described in other dairy products, including different varieties of cheeses by Elzupir and Elhussein (2010);Fallah et al (2011);Elkak et al (2012); Anfossi et al (2012) and Tavakoli et al (2012). The results of this study indicated that there should be constant monitoring of AFM 1 levels in dairy products marketed in Brazil, especially because the country now has a specific limit for the mycotoxins in cheese.…”

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confidence: 64%

Aflatoxin M1 contamination in grated parmesan cheese marketed in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Trombete

Castro

Teixeira

et al. 2013

Braz. arch. biol. technol.

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Aflatoxin M1 contamination in grated parmesan cheese marketed in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Trombete

Castro

Teixeira

et al. 2013

Braz. arch. biol. technol.

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“…Higher result was reported by Hosny et al [17]. In another investigations, AFM1 was detected in cheese with the values 64, 64.8, 78 and 80% [22][23][24][25].…”

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“…Regular consumption of milk and dairy products (infant milk, yoghurt, cheese, butter) is the main route of exposure to the toxin [43]. Therefore, strict regulations about the AFM1 maximum permissible limit in milk and dairy products have been issued by several countries to protect consumers especially children [44].…”

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“…The occurrence and incidence of AFM1 contamination in milk and dairy products varies according to the country of origin [10]. Contamination of milk and dairy products is of public health concern mainly in growing infants because they depend on milk as a major source of nutrients [11]. Strict regulations about the permissible level of AFM1 in milk and dairy products in the developed countries are applied due to the high hepatocarcinogenic potential of the toxin.…”

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Aflatoxin M1 in Milk and some Dairy Products: Level, Effect of Manufature and Public Health Concerns

Tahoun

Ahmed

Elez

et al. 2017

Zagazig Veterinary Journal

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Aflatoxins (AFs) are toxic and carcinogenic metabolites produced by a variety of fungi. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is the major carcinogenic type frequently found in milk and dairy products, thus posing a significant impact on human health. The current study was undertaken to examine milk and some dairy products for contamination with AFM1 in local markets, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt, as well as the effect of manufacture. A total of 75 samples (15, each) of raw milk, pasteurized milk, yoghurt, processed cheese and Domiati cheese were randomly collected. AFM1 was detected in 27 (36%) out of the examined samples in which the level of AFM1 exceeded the limits (0 ng/L, kg) allowed by Egyptian regulation but only 6 (8%) samples exceeded the limits (50 ng/L, kg) allowed by European Commission regulation. Levels of AFM1 contamination in the examined milk and dairy products with mean values of 35.68 ± 10.90, 45.83 ± 7.80, 7.57 ± 1.92, 24.53 ± 3.91 and 42 ± 4.93 ng/L, kg in raw milk, pasteurized milk, yoghurt, processed cheese and Domiati cheese, respectively, were detected. The level of AFM1 decreased after yoghurt manufactur, while, cheese manufacture showed concentration of AFM1in curd than those in cheese milk. During refrigeration storage of yoghurt, the mean AFM1 toxin decreased after one, two, three, seven days, respectively, then nearly similar level from seven days to fourteen days of storage. In conclusion, widespread presence of AFM1 in raw milk and some dairy products were considered to be possible hazards for public health especially children therefore, continuous monitoring of AFM1 level in commonly marketed raw milk and dairy products in Sharkia markets should be regularly done. Manufacture and storage had little effect on AFM1 content in milk and dairy products, therefore, new or modern technologies for detoxification of milk should be further studied.

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“…Hence, Tarhana chips can be recognised as a dairy (yoghurt)-based fermented food. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) levels in dairy and dairy-based products are of interest because of human health (Elkak et al 2012). Yoghurt having low microbiological quality may increase AFM1 levels in Tarhana chips, when it is produced with locally supplied yoghurt which could be contaminated with AFM1.…”

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Aflatoxin M1 in Tarhana chips

Özçam

Obuz

Tosun

2014

Food Additives & Contaminants: Part B

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Tarhana chips are a popular traditional fermented food consumed widely in the Kahramanmaraş region of Turkey. Tarhana chips are different from many other types of fermented food in that they are produced in the form of tortilla chips. Cereal and yoghurt are the main ingredients in Tarhana chips. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) levels in dairy and dairy-based products are of concern for human health. To investigate AFM1 contamination, a total of 40 samples were collected from Kahramanmaraş region and AFM1 levels were determined by competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Furthermore, physicochemical characteristics of Tarhana chips were investigated and compared with classic fried chips in terms of nutritional value. Based on data obtained from enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, 21 (52.5%) out of 40 samples contained AFM1 in the range 0.5-36.6 ng/kg, so AFM1 levels of all samples were below the legal limit.

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Occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in cheese processed and marketed in Lebanon

Cited by 38 publications

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Aflatoxin M1 contamination in grated parmesan cheese marketed in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Aflatoxin M1 contamination in grated parmesan cheese marketed in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Aflatoxin M1 in Milk and some Dairy Products: Level, Effect of Manufature and Public Health Concerns

Aflatoxin M1 in Tarhana chips

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