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August 20, 2025Open Access

Microbiological Analysis of Stored Groundnuts in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, with Emphasis on Aflatoxin-Producing Aspergillus Species

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Eighty percent of groundnut samples were contaminated with aspergillus species, notably A. flavus and A. parasiticus.
Aflatoxin detection was found in 60% of samples, with the highest rates observed in Tombia market at 70%.
Analysis was conducted using microbiological methods on groundnuts sampled from three major markets.
These findings highlight serious food safety issues that require immediate action to mitigate health risks in the community.

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Analysis revealed high aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts from Yenagoa, indicating significant food safety risks.

Salvage Akpomedaye (2025) studied this question.

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