scholarly journals Determination of Aflatoxin M1 in Milk by ELISA Technique in Mashad (Northeast of Iran)

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Mohamadi Sani ◽  
Mohamad Khezri ◽  
Halime Moradnia
Keyword(s):  
Average Concentration ◽  
Tolerance Limit ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Contamination Level ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Maximum Tolerance ◽  
Elisa Technique

The aim of this study was to detect the amount of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in pasteurized milk samples in Mashad in northeast of Iran. For this purpose, 42 milk samples were collected from retail stores during fall 2011 and analyzed for AFM1 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. All the analyses were done twice. Results showed presence of AFM1 in 97.6% of the examined milk samples by average concentration of 23 ± 16 ppt and contamination level ranging between 6 and 71 ppt. The concentration of AFM1 in all the samples was lower than the Iranian national standard and Food and Drug Administration limits (500 ppt), and, only in 3 (1.6%) samples, AFM1 concentration was more than the maximum tolerance limit (50 ppt) accepted by European Union and Codex Alimentarius Commission. According to our findings and previous studies, AFM1 contamination of milk is not a concern in this region, and the regional standard of AFM1 contamination in milk might be changed to lower than 100 ppt.

scholarly journals Aflatoxin M1 levels in raw milk, pasteurized milk and infant formula

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharaf Shareef Omar
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Infant Formula ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Average Concentration ◽  
Tolerance Limit ◽  
Cow Milk ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Maximum Tolerance

The incidence of contamination of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in milk samples collected from the Jordanian market was investigated by using the competitive enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. A total of 175 samples were collected during 2014-2015 year. All tested samples were contaminated with various levels of AFM1 ranging from 9.71 to 288.68 ng/kg. The concentration of AFM1 in 66% of fresh milk samples was higher than the maximum tolerance limit accepted by European Union (50 ng/kg) and 23% higher than the maximum tolerance limit accepted by USA (500 ng/kg). Percentages of contaminated raw cow, sheep, goat and camel milk exceeding the European tolerance limit were 60, 85, 75 and 0%, respectively. Twelve % of AFM1 contaminated pasteurized cow milk samples exceeded the European tolerance limit with a range of contamination between 14.60 and 216.78 ng/kg. For infant formula samples, the average concentration of AFM1 was 120.26 ng/kg (range between 16.55 to 288.68 ng/kg), the concentration of AFM1 in 85% of infant formula samples were higher than the maximum tolerance limit accepted by European Union and USA (25 ng/kg).

A survey on the occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in raw milk samples in Bafq and Bahabad, Iran

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Safavizadeh ◽  
Mozhgan Mojkar
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Parasiticus ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Cow’S Milk ◽  
Elisa Method ◽  
Cow's Milk ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
The City

Aflatoxins are a group of mycotoxins mostly produced by the fungi called Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus, and Aspergillus nomium. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is the major metabolite of aflatoxin B1 and is a hepatotoxic and carcinogenic toxin. The aim of this study was to determine the level of contamination of cow's milk with aflatoxin M1 in Bafq and Bahabad. For this study, samples of raw cow's milk were collected randomly from milk collection centers around the city of Bafq and Bahabad from March to April. The determination of aflatoxin M1 levels was based on the ELISA method. Contamination was observed in 100% of milk samples. According to the results of the study, the rate of contamination with aflatoxin M1 in 43.3% of milk samples was above the acceptable level (50 ng/L) in Iranian national standard. It is concluded that further monitoring of milk production should be carried out in the spring and winter seasons.

A Study on the Presence of Aflatoxin M1 in Cow’s Milk in Jiroft

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohadeseh Kamali ◽  
Seyyedeh Sedigheh Seyyedi ◽  
Mehdi Taheri Sarvtin
Keyword(s):  
Immune Deficiency ◽  
Chemical Form ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Cow’S Milk ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Cow's Milk ◽  
Tolerance Level ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Maximum Tolerance

Background and Aims: Cow's milk is a daily staple food for many individuals that can be contaminated with many toxins such as aflatoxin M1 (AFM1). AFM1 is a chemical form of the aflatoxin B1 produced by some species of Aspergillus genus like A. ochraceus, A. flavus, A. nomius, and A. parasiticus that can contaminate feed and forage cattle. This toxin enters into the milk after eating contaminated feed by cows. AFM1 can cause various dangerous diseases such as cancer and immune deficiency in humans. The present study is aimed to investigate the level of AFM1 in cow's milk in Jiroft, Kerman Province, Iran. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 cow’s milk samples were collected in spring and summer 2019 from available stores in Jiroft city. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure AFM1 in all cow’s milk samples.Results: In the present study, AFM1 was found in 88 (97.8%) milk samples with a range of 0.2-90.62 ppt (mean, 20.07±24.46 ppt). AFM1 concentrations exceeded 50 ppt (maximum tolerance level of AFM1 in the European Union) was seen in 12 (13.3%) samples. Conclusions: The results of this study showed the presence of AFM1 in cow's milk in Jiroft city. So, in this region, many people are exposed to dangerous diseases such as cancer due to the consumption of milk contaminated with AFM1.

scholarly journals Presence of moulds and aflatoxin M1 in milk

2009 ◽  
pp. 63-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Jankovic ◽  
Jelena Vukojevic ◽  
Brankica Lakicevic ◽  
Radmila Mitrovic ◽  
Dejan Vukovic
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Products ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Direct Result ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Contamination Level ◽  
Infant Food ◽  
Fungal Contamination ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Feed Samples

Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) appears in milk or dairy products as a direct result of the cattle's ingestion of feed contaminated with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). This study comprises mycological and mycotoxicological investigations of 23 milk samples (raw, infant food, pasteurized, whey and yoghurt). The mycological testing showed dominant presence of genus Geotrichum. G. candidum was found in 9 samples, with the highest contamination in the raw milk samples. The contamination level of AM1 is defined by using direct competitive enzyme- -linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). AFM1 was found in 9 samples. AFM1 levels were lower than the recommended limits. However, as AFM1 is considered a probable human carcinogen (2B type), it is necessary to achieve a low level of AFM1 in milk. Therefore, cows' feed samples from various cowsheds are supposed to be evaluated routinely for aflatoxin, and kept away from fungal contamination as much as possible.

scholarly journals Determination of Aflatoxin M1 in Raw Cow's Milk by Using HPLC-FLD, in Injibara Town, Awi Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adisie Kassa ◽  
Alemu Talema ◽  
Getasew Ketsela
Keyword(s):  
Regression Coefficient ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Contamination Level ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Standard Calibration ◽  
Production Areas ◽  
Standard Limit ◽  
Raw Cow’S Milk

The aim of this study, therefore, provides information about Aflatoxin levels in raw cow’s milk in Injibara Town of Awi Administrative zone by using HPLC-FLD. A good linearity of standard calibration was found for AFM1 at a range of 0.5–7 µg/L. Regression coefficient (R2) values were 0.9999, whereas slope and intercept were 2.5278 and 0.1012, respectively. The average recoveries for the spiked samples were range from76.62– 90.98 % and the RSD values ranged between 2.55–7.36 %. The results showed that 15 % of samples (3 out of 20) were contaminated with AFM1 in the range of 0.046–0.22 µg/L. The average contamination level was 0.121 µg/L. The determined mean values of AFM1 in the collected milk samples were above the standard limit of the European Commission and lower than the level established by United States regulations. Further monitoring of Aflatoxin in milk samples from different regions of the country is justified to conclusively determine the actual safe/risks and possibly low Aflatoxins-risk milk production areas.

scholarly journals Determination of Aflatoxin M1 in Raw Milk Using an HPLC-FL Method in Comparison with Commercial ELISA Kits—Application in Raw Milk Samples from Various Regions of Greece

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Martha Maggira ◽  
Maria Ioannidou ◽  
Ioannis Sakaridis ◽  
Georgios Samouris
Keyword(s):  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Reference Method ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Fluorescence Detector ◽  
Elisa Kit ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Of Greece

The highly toxic Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is most often detected in milk using an Enzyme-Linked-Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for screening purposes, while High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detector (HPLC-FL) is the reference method used for confirmation. The aim of the present study was the comparison between three commercially available ELISA kits and a newly developed HPLC-FL method for the determination of the AFM1 in milk samples. The developed HPLC-FL method was validated for the AFM1 and Aflatoxin M2 (AFM2), determining the accuracy, precision, linearity, decision limit, and detection capability with fairly good results. All three ELISA kits were also validated and showed equally good performance with high recovery rates. Moreover, the Limit Of Detection (LOD) and Limit Of Quantification (LOQ) values were found to be significantly lower than the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) (50 ng kg−1). After the evaluation of all three commercial kits, the ELISA kit with the optimum performance along with the HPLC method was used for the determination of AFM1 in raw cow’s, goat’s, and sheep’s milk samples (396) obtained from producers in different regions of Greece. The evaluation of both methods showed that this ELISA kit could be considered as a faster and equally reliable alternative method to HPLC in routine analysis for the determination of AFM1 in milk.

Occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in traditional cheese consumed in Esfahan, Iran

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Rahimi ◽  
G. Karim ◽  
A. Shakerian
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Tolerance Limit ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Traditional Cheese ◽  
Maximum Tolerance ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Autumn And Winter ◽  
Mean Concentration

Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) was determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay in 88 samples of traditional cheese consumed in Esfahan city of Iran. In 47 of 88 samples (53.4%), the presence of AFM1 was detected in concentrations between 82 ng/kg and 1254 ng/kg. The mean level of AFM1 of positive samples was 412 ng/kg. AFM1 in 28 (31.8%) samples was higher than the maximum tolerance limit (250 ng/kg) accepted by some countries. Statistical analysis showed that there were no significant differences (P>0.05) between the mean concentrations of AFM1 in cheese samples of spring, summer, autumn and winter. However, the mean concentration of AFM1 in cheese samples from spring and summer was significantly lower than autumn and winter (P=0.05). It can be concluded that the high occurrence of AFM1 in cheese is probably due to the presence of aflatoxin in the feed and cheese milk. This condition should be considered as a probable hazard for human health.

scholarly journals Reduction of Aflatoxin M1 Levels during Ethiopian Traditional Fermented Milk (Ergo) Production

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsige Shigute ◽  
Alemayehu P. Washe
Keyword(s):  
Incubation Time ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Fermented Milk ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Bacterial Cells ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Significant Difference

In this study, the reduction of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) levels during lab-scale ergo production was investigated through determination of the residual levels of AFM1 using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay. The results showed gradual and incubation time dependent reduction of AFM1 level in the raw milk samples being fermented to ergo. The maximum reductions of 57.33 and 54.04% were recorded in AFM1 in natural and LAB inoculums initiated fermentations, respectively, in 5 days of incubation. Although a significant difference (P=0.05) in the AFM1 decrease in the two types of fermentations was recorded, such findings could vary with milk samples depending on initial load of the microorganisms as determined by hygienic conditions. However, the level of AFM1 in control (sterilized) samples showed only a 5.5% decrease during the entire period of incubation. Microbiological investigation showed increasing LAB counts with incubation time. A gradual decrease in pH of the milk samples was observed during fermentation. Considering the fact that both viable and dead bacterial cells could remove AFM1 during ergo production, the mechanism is proposed as predominantly involving noncovalent binding of the toxin with the chemical components of the bacterial cell wall.

Simultaneous Determination of Aflatoxin B1 and Aflatoxin M1 in Food Matrices by Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 767-774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxiao Jiang ◽  
Zhanhui Wang ◽  
Greta Nölke ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Lanlan Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Simultaneous Determination ◽  
Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Aflatoxin B1 ◽  
Aflatoxin M1 ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Food Matrices
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