This AFB1 metabolite excreted
to milk (aflatoxin M1, AFM1) retains most of AFB1 toxicity (Caloni,
Stammati, Frigge, & De Angelis, 2006) (International Agency for
Research on Cancer, 2002); therefore, maximum tolerable levels
have been established also for AFM1 in milk (European
Commission, 2010).