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This study aims to investigate the microbial safety and mycotoxin occurrence in traditionally processed anchovies during storage.

July 10, 2026Food Safety and RiskOpen Access

Microbial food safety of sun-dried and smoked European anchovies during nine months traditional storage in Ghana

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LWLaura WesselsFederal Institute for Risk Assessment TATheophilus AnnanCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research AAAmy AtterBiotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

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Randomized trial evaluates microbial safety and mycotoxin levels in anchovies stored traditionally in Ghana, suggesting methods can ensure market quality.

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This study aims to investigate the microbial safety and mycotoxin occurrence in traditionally processed anchovies during storage.
Anchovies processed using two smoking methods and two sun-drying techniques.
Samples were analyzed for microbial counts and mycotoxins at different storage intervals (0, 3, 6, 9 months).
Evaluated processing methods' effectiveness in maintaining food safety and product quality.
Both smoking methods showed lower total colony counts, moulds, and coliforms than both sun-drying methods.
Processed anchovies met national safety standards, confirming they were suitable for consumption.
Ochratoxin A levels increased in samples dried on elevated racks during storage, while aflatoxin B1 was not detected.

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Wessels et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508da76eeac72a437a0fa0 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40550-026-00154-0

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Randomized trial evaluates microbial safety and mycotoxin levels in anchovies stored traditionally in Ghana, suggesting methods can ensure market quality.

Microbial food safety of sun-dried and smoked European anchovies during nine months traditional storage in Ghana

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Microbial food safety of sun-dried and smoked European anchovies during nine months traditional storage in Ghana

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