Ochratoxin A in black pepper, white pepper and clove sold in Yaoundé (Cameroon) markets: contamination levels and consumers’ practices increasing health risk

Ochratoxin A in black pepper, white pepper and clove sold in Yaoundé (Cameroon) markets: contamination levels and consumers’ practices increasing health risk

Abstract Background Spices are widely consumed in Cameroon, but there is no data available concerning their mycotoxin contamination. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to June 2017 to assess the occurrence of Ochratoxin A (OTA) in black pepper, white pepper and clove sold in three m...

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Main Authors: Evelyne Nguegwouo, Lucien Etame Sone, Alex Tchuenchieu, Hippolyte Mouafo Tene, Emile Mounchigam, Nico Frederic Njayou, Gabriel Medoua Nama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Food Contamination
Subjects:
Black pepper
White pepper
Clove
Ochratoxin A
Health risk
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40550-017-0063-9

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