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April 15, 2026
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Millers raise concerns over increased aflatoxins in maize, nuts

Millers raise concerns over increased aflatoxins in maize, nuts

There's a widespread contamination in commercial flour as well as other food products...

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The Cereals Millers Association (CMA) has voiced serious concerns about a widespread aflatoxin crisis affecting maize and other staple foods in Kenya, which the association states often exceeds the 10 ppb East African Community limit.

  • Aflatoxin contamination significantly impacts food security and health, with many Kenyan cereals exceeding the legal limit.
  • The CMA, led by CEO Paloma Fernandes, is exploring innovative solutions to combat the problem.
  • A new artificial intelligence-powered system called Aflabox was highlighted at the CMA Annual Technical Conference and Expo as a potential game-changer for real-time aflatoxin screening along the supply chain.

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