A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Prevalence of Aflatoxin M1 in Dairy Products in Selected Middle East Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human consumption of dairy products contaminated with aflatoxin (AF) M1 can lead to severe health issues. This AF's significance and impact on health necessitate a thorough investigation of its prevalence in dairy products.

Objectives

This study aims to determine the prevalence of AFM1 in dairy products through a systematic review and meta-analysis, focusing on data from Middle Eastern countries.

Methods

We identified relevant studies through electronic database searches (PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) up to August 2023. We employed a random-effects model to derive an overall estimate and used 95% confidence intervals to determine pooled prevalence rates.

Results

The meta-analysis included 193 studies encompassing 297,530 samples of dairy product

SUBMITTER: Arghavan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752159 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature