Aflatoxin B1 contamination of traditionally processed peanuts butter for human consumption in Sudan.

A survey was carried out to detect the presence of aflatoxin B(1) in 60 duplicated samples (120 samples) of peanuts butter purchased from the local markets and other traditionally prepared and distributed by the street sellers in Khartoum state, Sudan. AflaTest-P affinity column was used to extract the toxin from the samples, and the concentration was measured by calibrated Vicam fluorometer. Aflatoxin B(1) was detected at variable levels in 100% of the screened samples.