Occurrence of aflatoxins in edible vegetable oils in Sri Lanka

Aflatoxin contamination in edible vegetable oils is a global concern due to the harmful effects of aflatoxins on human health. This study reports the status of aflatoxin contamination in seven edible vegetable oil types obtained from Sri Lankan market: coconut oil (n = 32), palm olein (n = 5), sunflower oil (n = 5), sesame oil (n = 5), olive oil (n = 5), soya bean oil (n = 4) and corn oil (n = 3). Coconut oil included locally produced branded...