英文摘要 |
In order to investigate mycotoxin contamination in commercial foods from Taiwan, a total of 512 samples from supermarkets and grocery stores in 22 counties of Taiwan were collected from March to October in 2015. The samples were analyzed for aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, citrinin and multi-toxins by the methods promulgated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Among them, 483 samples (94.3%) complied with the regulatory limits set by the TFDA. Contamination exceeded regulatory limits by a total of 29 samples (5.7%). Four peanut candies, 3 peanut powders, 1 corn and 1 coix seed contained excessive aflatoxin, 20 red yeast rice exceeded citrinin limit. Eighty-seven coffee samples were consistent with the regulations. Multi-toxins were investigated in 193 samples. Ochratoxin A contamination exceeded the maximum limit set for baked coffee was found in 10 peanut flours and 1 Quinoa sample. Four coix seed samples (8%) were contaminated with ZEN at levels exceeded the EU limit (100 ppb) set for unprocessed cereals. Deoxynivalenol was detected in 2 wheat products and 1 corn product with levels exceeded the EU limits set for grains or grain-based products. The results of this study were sent to the local governments and authorities in border control to remove the substandard products from market, enforce penalties to the non-compliant suppliers and strengthen regulation on imported peanut products. The results also provided scientific basis for evaluating the MLs setting for OTA in peanut. |