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Item Open Access Analyse des facteurs de la contamination par les aflatoxines dans la filière arachide aux Nord et Nord-Est d'Haïti(2019) Du Jour, Frantz Roby PointItem Open Access Item Open Access Factors influencing aflatoxin contamination in Haiti's peanut commodity chain(Institute of Caribbean Studies, 2022-06) Du Jour, Frantz Roby Point; Mundler, PatrickAflatoxins in crops pose a risk to food safety and have been detected in samples of Haitian peanuts. Using an interdisciplinary commodity chain approach, this paper examines the factors that increase the likelihood of aflatoxin contamination in the country's peanut supply. The results indicate that contamination risk is influenced by political, organizational, institutional, socio-economic, technological, and environmental constraints. A systemic analysis was performed to examine how such factors affect the quality of peanuts as they pass through the commodity chain. The results of our study offer broad insights into the challenges of preventing aflatoxins and protecting food safety in Haiti.Item Open Access Improving aflatoxin control in Haiti (AFLAH)(2020-12) Dion, PatriceThe AFLAH project designed and tested strategies for disseminating and promoting effective aflatoxin control methods among women and men stakeholders in the peanut value chain, and supported public institutions in ensuring the safety of peanuts and their by-products. Although pre- and post-harvest technologies for aflatoxin control (such as the use of tarpaulins and the sorting of contaminated kernels and grains) are well known, the factors that influence the adoption of these methods need thorough investigation. Aflatoxins are various poisonous carcinogens and mutagens that are produced by certain molds. When contaminated food is processed or consumed, the aflatoxins enter the general food supply. This detailed document is in English and French, including Annex reports and resources.Item Restricted Item Open Access Report of survey on women peanut farmers : english data summary and full report(2021) MKFThis full report by “Meds and Foods for Kids (MFK Haiti)” synthesizes results of a detailed survey of the economic and social status of women peanut farmers; their roles and responsibilities; and knowledge among women farmers regarding the impact of aflatoxin on family health, including knowledge about aflatoxin contamination. The long form written report is in French. The survey data is in English. MFK works to end child malnutrition in Haiti. Therapeutic foods are distributed to clinics, orphanages, and schools nationwide to treat and prevent malnutrition in children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers.