Data di Pubblicazione:
2017
Citazione:
Ochratoxin A detection by HPLC-FL in Processed Baby Foods / E. Bonerba, E. Ceci, C. Balzaretti, L. Vallone, G. Crescenzo, A. Di Pinto, G. Celano, G. Tantillo, G. Bozzo. - In: JOURNAL OF NEPHROLOGY & THERAPEUTICS. - ISSN 2161-0959. - 7:4(2017). [10.4172/2161-0959.1000301]
Abstract:
270 samples of different types of pasta and cereal products, distributed in a nursery school canteen in Milan
(Italy), were analyzed to estimate the occurrence of ochratoxin A.
OTA was found in all analyzed samples (100%), 39 samples exceeded the maximum limit established by
European Commission Regulation for OTA in the foodstuffs listed in the relevant category.
The mean concentration of ochratoxin A in samples of pasta, intended for children (over 5 months) consumption
was 0.56 μg/kg; the mean concentration in organic pasta was 0.91 μg/kg and the mean concentration detected in
cereal products was 3.12 μg/kg.
Considering that in European Countries wheat products are the first solid food eaten by babies from the earliest
stages of weaning and in the light of the multiple and repeated international food alert notification on OTA
occurrence in cereals and cereals product, surveillance should be continuous for an effective risk assessment,
especially in these vulnerable groups of consumers.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
ochratoxin A; HPLC-FL; baby food
Elenco autori:
E. Bonerba, E. Ceci, C. Balzaretti, L. Vallone, G. Crescenzo, A. Di Pinto, G. Celano, G. Tantillo, G. Bozzo
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