Aflatoxins (AFTs) is a group of secondary metabolites produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which has stable physicochemical properties. Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), aflatoxin B2 (AFB2), aflatoxin G1 (AFG1), aflatoxin G2 (AFG2), aflatoxin M1 (AFM1), and aflatoxin M2 (AFM2) are the common analogues of AFT, with AFB1 being the most toxic and widespread one. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) under the World Health Organization has classified AFB1 as a Group 1 carcinogen. When cows eat contaminated feedstuffs such as peanut, corn, rice, soybean and wheat, some of the AFTs are converted in the body into AFM1, and AFM2, which can exist in milk and dairy products. This paper compares the difference between Chinese and international limits for AFTs in foods, and summarizes the methods for detecting aflatoxin in milk and dairy products such as thin-layer chromatography (TLC), mass spectrometry (MS), spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and rapid test strips. This paper analyzes the advantages and limitations of these methods and predicts future directions in the development of aflatoxin detection technology in milk and dairy products. It is hoped that this review will help in the development of a more convenient, specific, and sensitive detection method for aflatoxin in milk and dairy products.

A quality control sample for the qualitative analysis of Listeria monocytogenes was developed by vacuum freezing drying technology, and the homogeneity and stability of the quality control sample were systematically analyzed. By optimizing the type of lyophilized matrix, the optimal conditions for the development of quality control samples were obtained. The homogeneity and stability of the developed quality control sample were verified by counting the number of cells as well as using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The quality control sample was white in color, spherical in shape and uniform in size. The results of cell counting for uniformity validation showed F = 0.567, which was less than the critical value, indicating good uniformity. In the transportation stability test, the quality control sample remained stable at 37 and 25 ℃. In the storage stability test, the resurrection rate of the quality control sample was 101.5% after 28 days of storage at ?20 ℃, and 99.6% after 28 days of storage at 4 ℃, indicating that the sample has good uniformity and stability, and can be used as a positive quality control sample for the detection and quality control of Listeria monocytogenes.

Cow’s milk is rich in protein, fat, and other high-quality nutrients, which is an important nutritional source for infants. On the other hand, milk protein is the main factor inducing food allergy in infants and young children. In this study, five kinds of commercially available infant milk powder were selected for static digestion in vitro. The digestive stability of proteins in the five kinds of milk powder was analyzed by electrophoresis and degree of hydrolysis measurement. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to evaluate the antigenicity of whey protein in milk powder. The results showed that α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin showed good digestive stability in samples 1, 2, and 4. After gastrointestinal digestion, the antigenicity of α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin decreased in sample 1 but increased in sample 2. The antigenicity of α-lactalbumin increased, while that of β-lactoglobulin decreased in sample 4. Both allergens had lower digestion stability in sample 3 and 5. The antigenicity of α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin increased in sample 5. The antigenicity of α-lactalbumin increased while that of β-lactoglobulin decreased in sample 3.