Özet:

In this study, the aim was to investigate the presence of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in raw cows, sheep and goat milk supplied for consumption in the province of Niğde, to determine whether it creates a hazard for public health, taking into account legal regulations, and to compare the toxine content in milk. In the study, 90 raw milk samples were collected and analyzed using the ELISA technique. All the milk samples surveyed were contaminated with AFM1 and the AFM1 levels in cow milk were found below the legal limits, while 3 of the raw cow milk samples (10%) were above the limits (50 ng/L). There were also statistically significant differences between the AFM1 levels in milk of different animal species (p <0.05). As a result, it was found that the potential for exposure to AFM1 with the consumption of beef and cow’s milk was lower than the consumption of cow’s milk. However, it was concluded that the presence of AFM1 found above the legal limits in cow’s milk is important for public health and therefore the milk should be systematically controlled.

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