TITLE:
Assessment of Maize Contamination by Aflatoxin in Burkina Faso: A Review of Methods of Control
AUTHORS:
Marius K. Somda, Yerobessor Dabire, Iliassou Mogmenga, Assietta Ouattara, Mahamadi Nikiema, Henriette B. Mihin, Agbémébia Y. Akakpo, Donatien Kabore, Alfred S. Traore, Mamadou H. Dicko
KEYWORDS:
Maize, Aflatoxin, Quality, Health Risk, Burkina Faso
JOURNAL NAME:
Food and Nutrition Sciences,
Vol.14 No.2,
February
28,
2023
ABSTRACT: Aflatoxin contamination of crops is frequent in warm
regions across the globe, including large areas in sub-Saharan Africa and
Burkina Faso. A?atoxins 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, a?atoxin 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 by 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 a?atoxins contamination, and methods of
reduction.