Aflatoxins in Foods and Feeds

S. O. Fapohunda, O. O. Olajuyigbe & R. O. Omenka

Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria

Received September 7th 2003, revision received February 16th 2004, accepted February 18th , 2004

ABSTRACT

A review of recent approaches to aspects of aflatoxins and aflatoxicosis is reported. Detection and isolation techniques, condition enhancing elaboration, detoxification, prevention and international safety limits are highlighted.