Levels of Aflatoxin M1 in Different Types of Milk Collected in Jahrom, Iran, Winter-Spring 2013
Reyhaneh Rouhi1, Akbar Kazemi1, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi1, Hasdsan Zabetian1, Hossien Hakimelahi2, Alireza Yusefi1 & Abdolhossien Madani3 Show affiliations
- Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Iran
- Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
- Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Volume 10, Issue 3, pp. 193–196 · doi.org/10.3844/ajavsp.2015.193.196
Abstract
Aflatoxins as a group of mycotoxins, are produced by Aspergillus species under environments that favor the growth of molds. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) has been considered as a class 2Bcarcinogen. As milk is a major nutrient, extensive attention must be taken on the presence of AFM1 in commercial milk and dairy foods. The aim of this study was to evaluate AFM1 contamination in raw and pasteurized milk consumed in Jahrom city located in southern of Iran. The level of AFM1in 120 milk samples collected from winter to spring 2013 from Jahrom, Iran market or domestically produced was determined using ELISA method. There was significant difference between the mean concentration AFM1 in milk collected during winter (7.53±12.86 ng/L) and spring (21.56±28.84 ng/L), p≤0.001. Inspection of milk and dairy products is recommended for AFM1 contamination speciallly during winter.
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Rouhi, R., Kazemi, A., Jahromi, A. S., Zabetian, H., Hakimelahi, H., Yusefi, A. & Madani, A. (2015). Levels of Aflatoxin M1 in Different Types of Milk Collected in Jahrom, Iran, Winter-Spring 2013. American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 10(3), 193–196. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajavsp.2015.193.196
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