Aflatoxins are various poisonous carcinogens and mutagens that are produced by certain molds, especially Aspergillus species such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. According to …

Dec 28, 2018 · Exposure to aflatoxins is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer. How can aflatoxin exposure be reduced? You can reduce your aflatoxin exposure by buying only major …

Apr 18, 2024 · Aflatoxin is a type of mold that is considered a human carcinogen. It’s found in certain commonly eaten foods, including peanuts, peanut butter and corn, and is most harmful in parts of the …

To help minimize risk, the FDA tests foods that may contain aflatoxin. Peanuts and peanut butter are some of the most rigorously tested products because they often contain aflatoxins and are widely …

Aflatoxins are a group of highly toxic compounds produced by certain molds that grow in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, and grains. These toxins can contaminate food supplies and pose …

Contamination by aflatoxins is a global health problem. Aflatoxins pose acutely toxic, teratogenic, immunosuppressive, carcinogenic, and teratogenic effects. Besides food insecurity and human …

Aflatoxin B1 is the major toxin produced, and is regulated in the United States at 20 ppb in agricultural products that may be used in human food. The clinical effects of aflatoxins may include death, liver …