Table 1.
Mean ± standard deviation (SD) and maximum (Max) aflatoxin levels (ppb) in peanuts and peanut products samples.
| Analyte | Mean ± SD | Contaminated Samples 1, n (%) | Max (ppb) | LOQ (ppb) | Exceeding Limit, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | 2.40 ± 21.33 | 262 (24%) | 432.0 | 0.2 | - |
| Aflatoxin B2 | 0.41 ± 4.41 | 186 (17%) | 130.9 | 0.1 | - |
| Aflatoxin G1 | 0.19 ± 3.70 | 37 (3.3%) | 113.0 | 0.2 | - |
| Aflatoxin G2 | 0.03 ± 0.58 | 20 (1.8%) | 17.0 | 0.1 | - |
| Aflatoxins 2 | 3.03 ± 23.71 | 267 (25%) | 441.0 | - | 34 (3.1%) |
1 Number of samples: 1089, 2 aflatoxin (B1 + B2 + G1 + G2).