The increase in the supply of maize with high levels of aflatoxin has instigated concerns from the Cereal Millers Association (CMA).
The association has revealed that the levels of aflatoxin from samples collected were higher than the regulatory allowed limit of 10 parts per billion.
According to CMA, the health and wellbeing of Kenyans are threatened by such high levels of aflatoxin in the crop.
The association went further to urge the relevant government agencies to sensitize farmers on the best practices, increase testing at cross border trade points and seek alternative uses of contaminated maize.
It also called on maize growers to enhance their internal systems of quality assurance, adding that there should be regular audits to help mitigate the exposure and risk of milling contaminated maize.
CMA is focused on ensuring that the flour churned out is safe for human and animal consumption.
“The CMA additionally requests that all millers in Kenya adopt rigorous code of conduct, strengthen their internal quality systems and use scientifically proven methods of sampling and testing maize,” the Miller's body pointed out.
It also emphasized on the importance of regular audits in all mills.
The statement concluded, "Finally, the CMA is committed to working with government and co-operating with all other players in the flour value chain including farmers and traders in ensuring Kenyans access safe, nutritious and affordable flour.”
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