Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by various fungi that contaminate crops, foodstuffs and feed, posing significant risks to human and animal health. Their biological effects span ...

At some point in your life, you’ve heard debates about healthy eating, often emphasizing organic, non-GMO, fresh, and minimally processed foods. These discussions are frequently associated with health ...

Wheat -- the most widely cultivated crop in the world -- is under growing attack from harmful toxins. Across Europe, almost half of wheat crops are impacted by the fungal infection that gives rise to ...

Many modern swine producers operate on thin margins where a 2% fluctuation in feed conversion ratio (FCR) or a slight dip in ...

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Consuming mycotoxins produced by some types of molds can cause gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and other health problems. Constipation is theoretically possible but is likely uncommon. Mycotoxins are ...

Dealing with mycotoxins in corn during harvest can be double trouble for farmers. Not only do they reduce yields and grain quality, but if contaminated grain is fed to livestock, it can lead to ...

Rising temperatures because of climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to mycotoxins, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). A briefing published by the agency looked at ...

Scientists identify a fungal strain that transforms patulin, a dangerous mycotoxin sometimes found in fruits, into less toxic byproducts Responsible for a wide variety of health hazards, including ...

The Food and Drug Administration continues using import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent ...