To exclude the possible toxicity for humans several countries have set up maximum acceptable limits of
AFM1 in milk and its by-products which vary from the 50 ng/kg established by the EU to the 500 ng/kg established
by US FDA [14]. Contamination of milk and milk products with AFM1 varies with the geography and
development level of a country. The contamination levels of AFM1 can be differentiated further by hot and cold
seasons due to the fact that grass, pasture, weed and rough feeds are found more commonly in spring and summer
than in winter [15]. The consumption of cow’s milk is highly popular among the people of Bomet however;
little information exists on the occurrence of AFM1 in milk and milk products.