GOVERNMENT has disclosed that Pembe, Africa and Star Milling, among others, have tested positive for the presence of aflatoxins. Other brands that have tested positive include Farm Feed Super Dog Meal, Shabco Milling, Continental Milling, Girad Milling and Busu Milling. Speaking during a press briefing in Kitwe, Thursday, Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said laboratory results from some of the sampled batches of animal feed maize grain and mealie meal confirmed the presence of aflatoxin levels exceeding acceptable standards. “Ingestion of high levels of aflatoxin exposure can lead to acute liver damage, especially in those with low immune system suppression, and other chronic health issues. Adults are more tolerant to aflatoxins than children. The robust surveillance system detected...
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