Aflatoxin M1 contamination in pasteurised milk

ÇELİK T. H., SARIMEHMETOĞLU B., KÜPLÜLÜ Ö.

Veterinarski Arhiv, cilt.75, sa.1, ss.57-65, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 75 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Dergi Adı: Veterinarski Arhiv
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.57-65
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Aflatoxin M1, ELISA, Milk
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.