Majid Kermani
Ahmad Yazdani
Seyedeh Nastaran Asadzadeh
Ahmad Rajabizadeh
Hamideh Nikoozadeh
Nima Firouzeh
Mitra Hashemi

Background: Milk is considered as one of the most complete foods, consumption of raw milk contained with aflatoxin M۱ and antibiotics has raised consumer concerns. The aim of this study was to determine the level of aflatoxin and antibiotic residues in raw milk in Bojnurd, Khorasan province, Iran.   Methods: In this study, ۴۰ samples of raw milk from their distribution centers in the city of Bojnourd, were taken randomly in summer and fall of ۲۰۱۶. Samples were evaluated for aflatoxin and antibiotic residues by ELISA method and Coupons kit respectively. Descriptive statistics including means and standard deviations were used to summarize the data. Data was analyzed with SPSS ۱۹.   Results: According to the results, no residues of antibiotics were found in raw milk and the aflatoxin concentrations were between ۵.۱ and ۶۵ ng per ml and the levels were lower than the Iran standards in all samples.   Conclusion: According to the results, antibiotics residues and aflatoxin M۱ levels in raw milk of Bojnoord city are within the acceptable level. However, it is recommended to evaluate these parameters in all seasons.  

Aflatoxin M۱, Antibiotics, ELISA, Raw milk