Unmasking aflatoxin hazards in maize for human consumption: investigating maize contamination in Mwanza Markets, Tanzania
The levels of aflatoxin contamination in maize for human consumption exceed the established safety thresholds. Governments in lower and middle-income nations should intensify enforcement of regulations aimed at enhancing community awareness regarding aflatoxin risks and minimizing contaminations.
Authors
- Caroline A. Minja
- Betrand Msemwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0561-859X)
- Martha Fidelis Mushi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3511-2523)
- Vitus Silago (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4178-3254)
- Stephen Eliatosha Mshana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7526-6271)
- Shukrani Phillip
- Justine J Mabumbwiga
Institutions
- Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Health Sciences
- Published
- 2024-10-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v24i3.15
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.35
Funders
- University of Health and Allied Sciences