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Fish is a protein source and constitutes other significant nutrients that have been crucial to human health.
Aquaculture in Kenya has grown faster than any other food production sector, with fish feeds being prepared
from different cereal products commonly contaminated by Mycotoxins. But controlling the growth of fungi that
cause mycotoxin has been a challenge due to conditions that enable their development. With fish contamination
primarily ignored, there is still high consumption of fish being propagated by improved and increased
aquacultural activities. There have been various qualitative and quantitative assessments on Aflatoxin and
Fumonisin in animal feed and food with little focus on fish feed which might be the most significant risk factor
for cancer development. Kenya's high occurrence warranted the current review, which describes sources of fish
feeds, conditions for mould growth, exposure of fish too contaminated feeds, decontamination of fish feed and
feed ingredients, effects of Fumonisin and Aflatoxin on fish and human, risk characterization and management
strategies. This review provides a platform and insights to novice researchers to pave the way for future research
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