Exposure assessment of Portuguese infants to Aflatoxin M1 in breast milk and maternal social-demographical and food consumption determinants

摘要

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi that have toxic effects on both humans and animals. Aflatoxin M1 (AFMI) which can be transmitted to newborns via breast milk, is a hydrolyzed metabolite of Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) that is ingested along with contaminated food. AFMI is classified as "possibly carcinogenic agent for Human" (group 2B IARC). Despite the potential hazard of AFM1 to breastfed babies, there is a lack of studies of exposure evaluation in Europe and a complete absence of reports in Portugal.