| Objectives: Milk and dairy products could be contaminated via various bacteria and fungi.
Investigations have demonstrated that the contamination in traditionally yoghurt was higher
than industrially processed one. Raw milk with neutral pH and high water activity, serves as an
excellent growth medium for different microorganisms, Therefore, the prepared yoghurts may
be contaminated. The greatest and most widespread concern of yoghurt safety is microbial
contamination, the presence of infectious bacteria and viruses.
Materials and Methods: “Probiotic yoghurt” was uses as key word in PubMed and science direct
search engines during 1998-2018 and 70 papers were found and forty of them were used in this
study.
Results: Existence of yeasts and molds in industrial yoghurt is an indicative of poor hygienic
practices in manufacturing and packaging. Aflatoxins are a group of very toxic metabolites of fungi
produced by toxicogenic strains of Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus
nomius in milk and dairy products. Aflatoxin B1 is the most frequent produced mycotoxin in
contaminated yoghurt. There is a direct relationship between the AFM1 presences in yoghurt the
risk of illnesses in consumers.
Conclusions: In conclusion, it is important to notify producers and consumers about the safety
and contamination of yoghurt in order to reduce their potential health hazard and economic
issues. With respect to the safety and health effects of probiotics, it is recommended to consume
the probiotic yoghurt. |