Presence of aflatoxin M1 in commercial ultra-high-temperature-treated milk

Appl Environ Microbiol. 1988 Jun;54(6):1622-3. doi: 10.1128/aem.54.6.1622-1623.1988.

Abstract

Forty-seven samples of commercial ultra-high-temperature-treated milk from a dairy facility in the northwest part of Spain were analyzed for the presence of aflatoxin M1. A total of 14 samples (29.8%) were positive for aflatoxin M1 (4 in May, 3 in November, 3 in December, 1 in January, 1 in April, 1 in July, and 1 in August), 29 (61.7%) were negative, and 4 (8.5%) were doubtful, i.e., they showed trace quantities of aflatoxin M1. The range of aflatoxin M1 content was 0.02 to 0.1 ng/ml.

MeSH terms

  • Aflatoxin M1
  • Aflatoxins / analysis*
  • Animals
  • Food Contamination*
  • Hot Temperature
  • Milk / analysis*
  • Seasons
  • Spain

Substances

  • Aflatoxins
  • Aflatoxin M1