The “most comprehensive and representative” milk safety and quality survey has demolished the perception of large-scale milk adulteration in India. At 227, aflatoxin M1 was more widely present in processed milk samples than in raw milk (141). According to the FSSAI, aflatoxin M1 in milk is from feed and fodder, which is not regulated. Since the current survey has limited itself to milk, it is not clear how widespread aflatoxin M1 contamination is in milk products such as cheese, and hence the total exposure to it. Aflatoxin M1 in milk and milk products is a public health concern especially in infants and young children as milk constitutes one of the major sources of nutrients.

Source: The Hindu October 21, 2019 18:22 UTC