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Area of Science:

  • Food safety and toxicology
  • Public health nutrition
  • Risk assessment modeling

Background:

  • Mycotoxin contamination in staple foods like maize poses a significant public health concern globally.
  • South Africa's population exhibits varied dietary habits and demographics, influencing differential exposure to mycotoxins.
  • Existing risk assessment methods may not fully capture the nuances of mycotoxin exposure across diverse South African consumer groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the differential risk of exposure to fumonisin (FB), deoxynivalenol (DON), and zearalenone (ZEA) mycotoxins among South African maize consumers.
  • To develop and evaluate a sensitive mycotoxin risk assessment model (MYCORAM) stratified by province and ethnicity.
  • To determine the probable daily intake (PDI) of these mycotoxins and compare it against the provisional maximum tolerable daily intake (PMTDI).

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional grain consumer survey was conducted across South Africa's nine provinces.
  • Per capita maize intake was stratified by gender, ethnicity, and province.
  • Probable daily intake (PDI) was calculated using SPECIAL and SUPER dry milled maize fractions, and a novel MYCORAM was developed and evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Estimated mean PDIs for all subgroups and provinces were below the PMTDI for FB, DON, and ZEA.
  • Men and the Black African ethnic group exhibited higher average maize consumption.
  • The developed MYCORAM effectively predicted the percentage of the population exposed above the PMTDI, demonstrating its sensitivity and utility.

Conclusions:

  • Overall, South African maize consumers are at a low risk of exposure to the assessed mycotoxins based on current consumption patterns.
  • The MYCORAM provides a valuable tool for precise mycotoxin risk assessment and safety modeling, safeguarding vulnerable populations.
  • The model can predict maximum tolerated levels to ensure the safety of all South African maize consumers.