Mycotoxins are fungal secondary metabolites that have been associated with severe toxic
effects to vertebrates produced by many important phytopathogenic and food spoilage fungi …

Fungi are commonly present in the environment and can grow under favorable conditions
on an extensive variety of substrates. During harvesting, handling, storage, and distribution …

Aflatoxins (AFs) are cancerous secondary metabolites produced primarily by Aspergillus
flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus in agricultural foodstuff such as peanuts, maize grains …

Globalization of the trade in agricultural commodities has contributed significantly to the
discussion about potential hazards involved and has increased in particular the awareness …

Toxic fungal metabolite aflatoxin B 1 (AFB1) is a stable carcinogen that is sometimes found
in foods, such as peanuts and peppers. In this study, AFB1 was applied to a coverglass and …

There has been a significant concern regarding the potential health risks for humans and
animals via foods and feeds that are contaminated with different agents. Particularly …

Aflatoxins are highly toxic, mutagenic, teratogenic and carcinogenic compounds produced
predominantly as secondary metabolites by certain species of fungi belonging to the …

Food safety has acquired great attention by food importer and exporters. Food rejection or
acceptance across international borders is based on the compliance with international food …

The contamination of food and animal feeds with mycotoxins is a worldwide problem, while
mycotoxins occur more frequently under tropical conditions as a result of environmental …

The food additives sodium bisulfite, sodium hypochlorite, citric acid, and ammonium
persulfate were evaluated for their effectiveness in degrading aflatoxin in samples of …