Aflatoxin M1 in Dairy Products in Southern Italy
Author Information
Author(s): Montagna Maria Teresa, Napoli Christian De Giglio, Iatta Osvalda, Barbuti Roberta, Giovanna
Primary Institution: Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, University of Bari
Hypothesis
What is the occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in dairy products from the Apulia region of Southern Italy?
Conclusion
Aflatoxin M1 was found in 16.6% of the dairy products tested, with lower contamination levels than in other Italian and European regions.
Supporting Evidence
- AFM1 was found in 16.6% of the analyzed samples.
- Medium and long-term ripened cheeses had the highest contamination rates.
- Buffalo cheeses tested consistently negative for AFM1.
- Contamination levels were lower than in other Italian and European regions.
Takeaway
The study checked cheese from Southern Italy for a harmful substance called aflatoxin M1, and found it in some cheeses, but not in buffalo cheese.
Methodology
The study used the ELISA test for screening aflatoxin M1 in 265 cheese samples from various milk sources and ripening stages.
Limitations
The study did not perform HPLC confirmation as no samples exceeded the contamination thresholds.
Participant Demographics
Cheese samples included those made from cow, buffalo, goat, sheep, and mixed sheep-goat milk.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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