During World Food Safety Day events on June 2, KALRO Director
General Patrick Ketiem reported aflatoxin levels up to 500 parts per billion in
market samples—far exceeding the WHO's 10 ppb limit.
These toxins from fungi on crops like maize and groundnuts link to
liver cancer, weakened immunity, and child stunting, worsened by poor drying
and storage.
KEBS is ramping up inspections while urging consumers to buy from
trusted sources; KALRO pushes solutions like the Aflasafe biocontrol product
that reduces contamination by up to 90%. Public frustration grows over the lack
of recalls or prosecutions amid ongoing food safety concerns.
