Table 2.
Level of AFB1 and total aflatoxin (AFT) in processed food intended for infants.
| Sample Typed | Number of Samples | Positive Samples | Samples Having AFB1 > 0.1 μg kg−1 | Samples Having AFB1 < 0.1 μg kg−1 | Total Aflatoxin (mean ± SD) mg kg−1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Cerelac | 10 | 4 (40) | 2(20) | 2 (20) | 0.052 ± 0.020–0.19 ± 0.06 |
| Powder Milk | 10 | 3 (33) | 2 (20) | 1 (13) | 0.030 ± 0.001–0.36 ± 0.07 |
| Noodles | 10 | 5 (50) | 4(40) | 1 (10) | 0.025 ± 0.001–0.40 ± 0.09 |
| Cream of rice | 5 | 1 (20) | - | 1(20) | 0.025 ± 0.001–0.16 ± 0.05 |
| Biscuits | 10 | 3 (20) | 1 (32) | 2 (68) | (0.041 ± 0.02)–(2.48 ± 0.38) |
| Corn Products | 10 | 7 (70) | 5 (50) | 2 (20) | (0.050 ± 0.020)–(3.74 ± 0.62) |
| Oatmeal | 5 | 1 (20) | - | 1 (20) | (0.02 ± 0.001)–(0.025 ± 0.001) |
| Potato sticks | 5 | 1 (20) | 1 (50) | 1 (50) | (0.026 ± 0.001)–(2.96 ± 1.35) |
| Wheat Porridge | 5 | - | - | - | - |
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| Total | 70 | 25 (35) | 15 (21) | 10 (14) | - |