Today's concerns in food safety include mycotoxins with aflatoxins being among the most significant. This study aims to estimate the concrete extent of aflatoxins in key food items amongst various communities and safety concerns related to their consumption. 300 samples from diverse food sources, cereals, nuts, and spices were collected and analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography after extraction and derivation according to a standard procedure. Among the samples analyzed, it was established that 45% of samples had aflatoxin levels above the tolerated limits, with the most contaminating into food materials being aflatoxin B1. Also, some demographic variables were found to correlate significantly with aflatoxin levels with a p-value of less than 0.01. In addition, several food categories were categorized as high risk, with special mention of grains and nuts, based on the results of regression analysis. This includes health risk perception and safety procedures concerning anti-fungal contaminated foods. The data reported here provide a basis for future studies and regulatory measures that aim at the prevention of aflatoxins and the protection health of the organism.