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12113662

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-7-12
pubmed:abstractText
The occurrence of aflatoxins and fumonisins in Incaparina was investigated. Incaparina is a mixture of corn and cottonseed flour with added vitamins, minerals and a preservative. It has been marketed as a high-protein food supplement, particularly for children on protein-deficient diets. According to estimates, 80% of Guatemalan children in their first year are given Incaparina to provide an adequate diet. Eight samples of Incaparina manufactured in Guatemala were collected. Five were from three different geographical locations in the USA and three were from Guatemala. Seven were examined for fungal contamination and analysed for aflatoxins and fumonisins. Aspergillus flavus was the predominant fungus in all samples purchased in the USA and in one sample purchased from Guatemala, whereas Fusarium verticillioides was present in only two samples (one from the USA and one from Guatemala). All samples contained aflatoxins, ranging from 3 to 214 ng g(-1) and <2 to 32ng g(-1) for aflatoxin B(1) and aflatoxin B(2), respectively; and one sample contained aflatoxin G(1) (7 ng g(-1)). Total aflatoxins present ranged from 3 to 244 ng g(1). All samples contained fumonisins, ranging from 0.2 to 1.7 microg g(-1), <0.1 to 0.6 microg g(-1), and <0.1 to 0.2 microg g(-1) for fumonisins B(1), fumonisin B(2), and fumonisin B(2), respectively. Total fumonisins present ranged from 0.2 to 2.2 microg g(-1). The identity of aflatoxin B(2) was confirmed using both the chemical derivatization method and liquid chromatographic (LC)/mass spectrometric (MS) analysis. Appropriate regulatory action was recommended for the import of Incaparina and has been in effect since 22 December 1998.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0265-203X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
19
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
671-5
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Occurrence of aflatoxins and fumonisins in Incaparina from Guatemala.
pubmed:affiliation
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, US Food and Drug Administration, Washington, DC 20204, USA. mtruckse@cfsan.fda.gov
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article