Mycotoxin Occurrence and Risk Assessment in Infants and Young Children (IYC) Formulated Foods in Southwest Nigeria

ADELODUN, COMFORT ADEBUKOLA and Oranusi, S. U. and GEORGE, DANGO ZILPAH and Akinduti, P. A. and Obafemi, Yemisi Dorcas (2023) Mycotoxin Occurrence and Risk Assessment in Infants and Young Children (IYC) Formulated Foods in Southwest Nigeria. In: Biotechnological Approaches to Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham, online, pp. 3-15. ISBN 978-3-031-33370-5

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Abstract

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi in foods and feeds. Over 400 mycotoxins have been described in the literature including aflatoxins (Afs), fumonisins (FBs), ochratoxins (OTAs), citrinin (CIT), zearalenone (ZEN), trichothecenes (TCs), and patulin (PAT). These mycotoxins are produced by species of Aspergillus, Fusarium, Penicillium, Alternaria, and Claviceps. The occurrence of these mycotoxins and other mycotoxins such as beauvericin and moniliformin has been reported in foods consumed by infants and young children (IYC). Aflatoxin B1, fumonisin B1, and zearalenone were reported in stored maize grains in five agroecological zones (AEZs) of Nigeria. Also, aflatoxins, zearalenone, and trichothecenes were reported in infant formula samples routinely fed to IYC in Southwest Nigeria. In addition, a 100% occurrence rate of aflatoxin was reported in household processed complementary food samples consumed by IYC in Southwest Nigeria. In developing countries, the contamination rate is worsened by poor agricultural practices, low level of awareness, socioeconomic status, and lack of enforcement of regulatory limits. Mycotoxin exposure assessment has shown that children are most vulnerable to mycotoxins, mostly because of their lower detoxification capacity, rapid growth, and high intake of food and water per kg body weight. It is critical to emphasize the need for raising general knowledge about mycotoxin exposure, incidence, and potential health repercussions in children.

Item Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	Q Science > QH Natural history Q Science > QR Microbiology
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences
Depositing User:	ORIGBOEYEGHA
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2024 09:07
Last Modified:	10 Jul 2024 09:59
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18176

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