Original scientific paper

Aflatoxin M1 contamination in pasteurised milk.

Tarık Halûk Çelik ; Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
Belgin Sarımehmetoğlu ; Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
Özlem Küplülü ; Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey

Abstract

Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in milk and milk products is considered to pose certain hygienic risks for human health. These metabolites are not destroyed during the pasteurization and heating process. In this study, the contamination level of AFM1 in pasteurised milk that all age groups, including children, consume worldwide is defined. A total of 85 pasteurised milk samples were analysed for AFM1 with the ELISA technique. Seventy-five samples (88.23%) were found to be contaminated with AFM1, and 48 samples (64%) exceeded the legal level of AFM1 in milk according to the Turkish Food Codex and Codex Alimentarius limit (50 ng/kg-l). Serious risks for public health exist from milk consumption. Thus, milk and milk products have to be controlled periodically for AFM1 contamination. Also, dairy cow feeds should be stored in such a way that they do not become contaminated.

Keywords

milk; aflatoxin M1; ELISA

Hrčak ID:

67058

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/67058

Publication date:

20.2.2005.

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