CONSUMPTION OF AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATED PEANUT BUTTER: A HEALTH THREAT TO THE POPULATION IN LUSAKA URBAN-ZAMBIA

Aflatoxin contamination is a major global Public Health problem especially in developing countries. Consumption of contaminated peanut butter poses a serious public health challenge. Aflatoxin is implicated in cancer, low immunity, and stunting among children and increases morbidity and mortality. T...

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Main Authors: Maureen S. BANDA, Rosemary N. LIKWA, Phoebe BWEMBYA, Jeremiah BANDA, Allan MBEWE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava 2018-09-01
Series:Food and Environment Safety
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Online Access:http://www.fia.usv.ro/fiajournal/index.php/FENS/article/view/600