Aflatoxins (AFs), ochratoxin A (OTA) and zearalenone (ZEN) were analyzed in 115 chicken meat and 80 eggs
samples, collected from central areas of Punjab, Pakistan. The study was carried out using reverse phase
HPLC, equipped with fluorescence detector. The results revealed that 35% samples of chicken and 28%
samples of eggs were found contaminated with AFs, and maximum level of AFB1 and total AFswas found in
the liver part of chicken (layer) 7.86 and 8.01 mg/kg, respectively. Furthermore, 41% samples of chicken and
35% sample of eggs were found contaminated with OTA and maximum level 4.70 mg/kg was found in the
liver part of chicken meat. However, 52% samples of meat and 32% samples of eggs were found contaminated
with ZEN and maximumlevel 5.10 mg/kgwas found in the liver part of chicken meat. The occurrence
and incidence of AFs, OTA and ZEN in chicken meat and eggs are alarming and it may produce health
hazards and urged the need of continuous monitoring for these toxins in chicken meat and eggs