Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in cereals from Nandi County, Kenya

Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites that contaminate cereals, other crops and animal source foods and are a recognized health risk. Kenya has had several outbreaks of aflatoxicosis affecting humans and pets. The aim of this study was to compare aflatoxin levels in cereals, the staple diet of...

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Main Authors: Sirma, A.J., Ouko, E.O., Murithi, G., Mburugu, C., Mapenay, I., Ombui, J.N., Kang'ethe, Erastus K., Korhonen, H.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 2015
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/68311

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