Mycotoxins survey in imported wheat commodity during 2016 in Albania

Abstract

In this study, we have analyzed mycotoxins contamination in wheat commodity, both soft and durum, imported during first half of 2016 in Albania. Random samples (n = 35) were taken in from three main flour mills of Albania. The objective of this study was to access the risk exposure posed to humans and animals to different untargeted mycotoxins. The samples were analyzed for main mycotoxins: AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2, zearalenon (ZEN), deoxynivalenol (DON), FB1, FB2 and Ochratoxin A (OTA) contamination by LC-MS/MS. Data revealed a normal situation regarding to the contamination to the imported wheat commodities. So, was found only one sample contaminated by DON, which do not exceeded the maximum limit as defined by National and European Regulations. In conclusion, we have considered that the risk human exposure to the wheat samples imported in during the period is low.