Aflatoxin-contaminated food is a public health concern. Contamination of staple foods
in Kenya has in the past led to loss of human lives as well as condemnation of large
quantities of food, contributing to food insecurity. This study investigated the occurrence
of aflatoxins in maize, millet and...
Sirma, A.J.
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Senerwa, D.M.
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Grace, Delia
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Makita, K.
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Mtimet, Nadhem
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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[Aflatoxin B1 occurrence in millet, sorghum and maize from four agro-ecological zones in Kenya]
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Aflatoxin B1 occurrence in millet, sorghum and maize from four agro-ecological zones in Kenya
Milk is an important commodity in Kenya; the country has the largest dairy herd and highest per capita milk consumption in East Africa. As such, hazards in milk are of concern. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a toxic metabolite of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) excreted in milk by lactating animals after ingesting A...
Sirma, A.J.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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Senerwa, D.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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[Aflatoxin exposure from milk in rural Kenya and the contribution to the risk of liver cancer]
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Aflatoxin exposure from milk in rural Kenya and the contribution to the risk of liver cancer
Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Grace, Delia
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Roesel, Kristina
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Hendrickx, Saskia C.J.
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Makita, K.
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[Safety of animal-source foods in informal markets in the East African Community: Policy engagements]
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Safety of animal-source foods in informal markets in the East African Community: Policy engagements
According to recent estimates by the World Health Organization, the global burden of foodborne diseases is comparable to that of HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis or malaria. Up to 90% of foodborne disease is caused by microbes in perishable foods of which more than 80% are sold in the informal agri-food ...
Roesel, Kristina
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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[Food safety research for development in sub-Saharan Africa: Tapping the expertise of German partners]
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Food safety research for development in sub-Saharan Africa: Tapping the expertise of German partners
Background
A retrospective case-control study was undertaken to examine the spatial risk factors for human brucellosis in Kampala, Uganda.
Methods
Information on age, sex and month of diagnosis was derived from records from plate agglutination tests undertaken at Mulago Hospital, Kampala. Informa...
Makita, K.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Waiswa, C.
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Kaboyo, W.
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Eisler, M.C.
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Welburn, S.C.
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[Spatial epidemiology of hospital-diagnosed brucellosis in Kampala, Uganda]
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Spatial epidemiology of hospital-diagnosed brucellosis in Kampala, Uganda
Heeb, A.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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Zárate, Anne Valle
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Ramrajh, S.
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Siegmund-Schultze, M.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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[Informally marketed meat in South Africa: A qualitative risk assessment]
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Informally marketed meat in South Africa: A qualitative risk assessment
Mahundi, E.
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Makita, K.
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Toyomaki, H.
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Grace, Delia
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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[Risk of exposure to Campylobacter through consumption of ready-to-eat roast beef and poultry meat in informal outlets in Arusha municipality]
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Risk of exposure to Campylobacter through consumption of ready-to-eat roast beef and poultry meat in informal outlets in Arusha municipality
In sub Saharan Africa (SSA), 85 to 90% of livestock products are distributed through informal marketing
systems which are not always effectively regulated by state services. Food borne diseases (FBD) are
potentially serious public health problems but rigorous implementation of food safety measure...
Poultry is a major component of the diet and a valuable and affordable source of protein for all levels of
society. It is unknown whether poultry meat consumption contributes to diarrheal diseases, an important
cause of mortalities. This study used participatory risk analysis to investigate the v...
Muchangos, A.C.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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Matusse, H.
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McCrindle, C.M.E.
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[Prerequisites for HACCP in poultry processing in Maputo, Mozambique]
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Prerequisites for HACCP in poultry processing in Maputo, Mozambique