Monitoring Aflatoxin M1 in Milk From Selected Iranian Provinces Using Different Assays: Seasonal Trends and Processing Effects.

ABSTRACT: Accurate and rapid determination of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is essential for ensuring the safety of milk and dairy products. This study is the first to integrate seasonal analysis, processing effects, multi-method comparison, and MOE-based risk assessment of AFM1 in Iranian milk, providing comprehensive insights for food safety monitoring. A total of 227 raw milk samples from 12 provinces were analyzed across different seasons using immunochromatography, ELISA, and HPLC. The prevalence of AFM1 exceeding the legal limit of 0.10 μg/kg, as set by the Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI), was 9.7% in spring, 13.3% in summer, 3.7% in autumn, and 26.4% in winter. The highest average AFM1 concentrations were recorded in winter and summer, while the lowest occurred in spring

SUBMITTER: Fathali Beygi HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12464443 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature