Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection by Subject "Aflatoxin"
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Assessment of handling practices and Aflatoxin contamination of maize flour from selected retail traders in Ibanda District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Aflatoxin contamination is a global public health threat that compromises the safety of food due to the carcinogenicity of aflatoxins and their ability to cause immunosuppression and retardation in both humans and animals. ... -
Detection of aflatoxin and ochratoxin contamination in locally processed spices sold at Owino Market in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-01)There is a high global concern about Aflatoxin and ochratoxin contamination in food products linked to life-threatening complications such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), endemic nephrotoxicity, DNA adducts, renal tumors, ... -
Handling practices and aflatoxin contamination of silver fish (Mukene) sold in selected markets of Mukono District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Aflatoxins are poisonous fungal metabolites that contaminate foods and feeds which cause adverse health effect like hepatotoxicity, immunosuppression, teratogenic and retarded growth. Previous studies in Uganda focused ...