The National Food Authority (AUK) in Albania confirmed on Thursday evening the presence of aflatoxin B1 in two shipments of corn, imported from Serbia, totaling 51 tons.
They were ordered as animal feed, and according to the official announcement, one of the shipments has been returned to its country of origin, while the other has been blocked for destruction.
"The AKU conducted at the Hani i Hoti Border Inspection Point the sampling of two shipments of corn, animal feed, originating in Serbia, which, after laboratory analysis, were confirmed to be containing Aflatoxin B1. We inform you that one of the shipments has been returned to its country of origin, while the other shipment has been blocked in the premises of the entity for disposal," the announcement states.
Experts consider aflatoxin to be one of the most dangerous toxins for human health.
Consumption of contaminated corn by animals can also affect the milk they produce, as the toxin is not destroyed during the processing process. According to the WHO, exposure to aflatoxin can cause carcinogenic diseases./TopChanel
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