Publications by authors named "Sara Ahlberg"
Aflatoxins continue to be a food safety problem globally, especially in developing regions. A significant amount of effort and resources have been invested in an attempt to control aflatoxins. However, these efforts have not substantially decreased the prevalence nor the dietary exposure to aflatoxins in developing countries.
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- Aflatoxin M₁ (AFM₁) is a human carcinogen commonly found in milk products in Nairobi, with 99.5% of the milk tested showing contamination.
- The cancer risk from AFM₁ is low, with formal market consumers facing slightly lower risks compared to low-income informal market consumers; overall risk is approximately 0.004 cases per 100,000.
- However, AFM₁ exposure could contribute to stunting in children, affecting 2.7% of them, particularly impacting growth rates in both middle and low-income families, underscoring the need for more research on AFM₁'s health effects.
Certain strains of lactic acid bacteria have been reported to inhibit fungal growth and may so be potential as biocontrol agents. In this study, 171 LAB strains were isolated from traditional fermented Kenyan milk and maize products and tested against aflatoxin-producing A. flavus fungi.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAflatoxins (AF) are ubiquitous mycotoxins contaminating food and feed. Consumption of contaminated food and feed can cause a severe health risk to humans and animals. A novel biological method could reduce the health risks of aflatoxins through inhibiting mold growth and binding aflatoxins.
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