Article
Assessment of Maize Contamination by Aflatoxin in Burkina Faso: A Review of Methods of Control
Food and Nutrition Sciences,
(2023)
Abstract
Aflatoxin contamination of crops is frequent in warm regions across the globe,
including large areas in sub-Saharan Africa and Burkina Faso. Aflatoxins and
fumonisins are among the mycotoxins that have been increasingly reported to
affect health and productivity of livestock globally. It cuts across the value
chain, affecting farmers, markets, and finally consumers. However, aflatoxin
contamination is a threatening issue in these staples and its negative effects
on human health, most especially on infants and young children, are very
alarming. Among the cereals in Burkina Faso, the maize is more vulnerable to
contamination par Aspergillus sp. The contamination of maize by the aflatoxin
is the main cause affecting production of agricultural sector, food security
and regularity. Many factors are responsible for its proliferating. Therefore
aflatoxins reduction in cereals such as maize is a serious concern for
quality and safety. This review aimed to highlight the factors influencing
aflatoxins contamination, and methods of reduction.
Keywords
- Maize,
- Aflatoxin,
- Quality,
- Health Risk,
- Burkina Faso
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring January 14, 2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4236/fns.2023.142010
Citation Information
Marius K. SOMDA, Yérobessor DABIRE, Mogmenga Iliassou, Assietta Ouattara, et al.. "Assessment of Maize Contamination by Aflatoxin in Burkina Faso: A Review of Methods of Control" Food and Nutrition Sciences, Vol. 14 (2023) p. 135 - 147 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/dicko/159/
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