Contamination of  Baby Cereal Food With Aflatoxins: A Review Study

Authors

  • Ramadan Daw Mohamed Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Bani Waleed University, Libya Author
  • Aiada Daw Mohamed Department of Medical Laboratory, Faculty of Medical Technology, Bani Waleed University, Libya Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65420/sjphrt.v2i1.55

Keywords:

Aflatoxins, Mycotoxin, Aspergillus flavus, Cereal grains and Infant health

Abstract

Aflatoxins (AFTs) are a group of mycotoxins produced by fungi, particularly in tropical regions. AFB1 is classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. The growth of AFT-producing fungi depends on factors like water activity, temperature, and storage. Cereals, dried fruits, and cereal-based baby foods are commonly contaminated, posing significant health risks to infants and young children due to their physiology and diet. Special attention is needed to address this issue. Aim of study: To highlight the risks and concerns associated with aflatoxin contamination in food, particularly in cereal-based products and baby foods, and to emphasize the need for special attention to mitigate these risks and protect public health.

Downloads

Published

2026-01-01

Issue

Volume 2, Issue 1, 2026

Section

Articles

License

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

Contamination of  Baby Cereal Food With Aflatoxins: A Review Study. (2026). Scientific Journal for Publishing in Health Research and Technology, 2(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.65420/sjphrt.v2i1.55

Most read articles by the same author(s)