Presence of Aflatoxin M1 in Raw Milk for Human Consumption in Palestinian

Ibrahim Mahmoud AL ZUHEIR; Jamal Abo OMAR

Authors

Ibrahim Mahmoud AL ZUHEIR Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, An Najah National University, Nablus, P. O. Box 707
Jamal Abo OMAR Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, An-Najah National University, Nablus, P.O. Box 7, Palestine

Keywords:

Palestine, aflatoxin M1, raw milk, ELISA

Abstract

The absences or insufficient food control program result in the occurrence of mycotoxin in milk and milk products, which poses a serious risk for humans and can be a public health concern. This study was conducted to highlight the occurrence of aflatoxin M1 in Palestine raw milk collected at farms from Tulkarm, Nablus and Jenin. Aflatoxin M1 was determined by direct competitive ELISA technique. 85 % (34 of 40) of the total examined raw milk samples tested were positive. The aflatoxin M1 contamination levels were between 3 - 80 ppt with a mean of 29.57 ppt. There was a high incidence rate with 92 % (11 of 12) and the highest means of contaminated with aflatoxin M1 in the samples tested in Tulkarm city (P ≤ 0.05). 20 % of the analyzed samples (8 of 40) exceeded the maximum permissible limit (50 ppt) in European Codex, with a range of 2 - 80 ppt.

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Author Biography

Jamal Abo OMAR, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, An-Najah National University, Nablus, P.O. Box 7, Palestine

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
1. Editor, 2003, the Sheep Manual, a joint activity with several middle east countries.
2. A study on sheep and goats raising in the West Bank, 1984. Rural Research Center, An Najah National University (in Arabic).
3. A study on poultry raising in West Bank, 1985, Rural Research Center, An Najah National University (in Arabic).
4. A study on feed industry in the West Bank, 1985, Rural Research Center, An Najah National University (in Arabic).
5. A feasibility study on several livestock branches in West Bank, 1986, Rural Research Center, An Najah National University (in Arabic).
6. A study on the feasibility of establishing a tannery in West Bank. 1989, Rural Research Center, An Najah National University (in Arabic).
7. A study on the sheep and goats projects in West Bank, 1992, Rural Research Center, An Najah National University (in Arabic).
8. A study on using urea in ruminant rations, 1992, Rural Research Center, An Najah National University (in Arabic).
9. A study on using growth promoters in fattening animals, 1992, Rural Research Center, An Najah National University (in Arabic).
10. A proposal on the utilization of animal wastes, 1996.
11. A proposal on the potential of upgrading and use of olive cake in livestock rations, 2001.
12. A proposal on establishing a feed factory in West Bank, 1999.
13. A proposal on establishing a factory of eggs trays, 2000.
14. A study on feed industry in West Bank, 1998, Palestinian Research Center, Nablus, Palestine.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:
1. Active in the research area of utilization of by-products by animals. Founder of the An Najah National University biomass fermenter, 2001. Conduct research in the areas of animal nutrition, management, and production.
2. Founder of the feed analysis unit, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, An Najah National University.
3. Treasurer of the Agricultural Engineers Association, West Bank. 1996-1999.

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