The aflatoxin producing fungi, Aspergillus spp., are widely spread in nature and have
severely contaminated food supplies of humans and animals, resulting in health hazards …

Aflatoxins (AFs) are the most important toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic fungal toxins that
routinely contaminate food and feed. While more than 20 AFs have been identified to date …

Background Milk is a highly nutritious food, and it is a source of necessary macro-and
micronutrients for the growth, development and maintenance of human health. However, it …

Mycotoxins can cause toxicity when ingested by humans and animals. Although the rumen
is supposed to be a barrier against mycotoxins, some studies demonstrate that carry-over of …

Mold contamination has challenged the safety of feed production and processing because of
its undeniable role in the spoilage and the possible consequent toxicity impact on human …

The emergence of antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria has led to renewed interest in
exploring the potential of plant‐derived antimicrobials (PDAs) as an alternative therapeutic …

Fungi are commonly present in the environment and can grow under favorable conditions
on an extensive variety of substrates. During harvesting, handling, storage, and distribution …

This study aimed to determine the occurrence of aflatoxin M 1 (AFM 1) contamination in 682
dairy product samples consisting of raw milk of cow, goat and sheep; Lighvan cheese; and …

Aflatoxins (AFs) are some of the most agriculturally important and harmful mycotoxins. At
least 20 AFs have been identified to this date. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), the most potent fungal …

During November 2007 to December 2008, 311 samples of raw milk from cow, water buffalo,
camel, sheep, and goat were collected in the Ahvaz (southwest Iran). All of the samples …