Fungal contamination in dog food: A comparative study of different marketing forms

Journal of Advances in Microbiology Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vinicius Eduardo Farias Silva, Raquel Santos Berto de Faria, Luiz Cláudio Kehdi Guimarães, Julia Guimarães Corrêa, Mateus Almeida Barbosa, Luiz Felipe Guimarães Basso, Eurípedes Ribeiro Bonifácio Júnior, Sanmia Shunn de Oliveira Jesus Costa, Edvande Xavier dos Santos Filho
DOI: 10.22271/micro.2026.v7.i2a.307
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Abstract

Mycotoxins, toxic metabolites produced by filamentous fungi, pose significant food safety risks, particularly in tropical regions. This study evaluated fungal contamination in 20 dog food samples, including 10 packaged and 10 sold in bulk, collected in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, between February and April 2024. Mycological analyses included culturing on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, incubation at 28±2 °C, and microscopic examination. Results indicated significantly higher fungal contamination in bulk dog food, with an average increase of 0.66 CFU/g compared to sealed products (P

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food Food Safety and Hygiene Agricultural safety and regulations

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Advances in Microbiology Research
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
15–18
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN