Aflatoxins are produced by both Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which are common forms of 'weedy' molds widespread in nature. The presence of those molds does not always indicate that …

Sep 26, 2024 · The foods most susceptible to aflatoxins include peanuts, corn, tree nuts such as Brazil nuts and pistachios, and some small grains such as rice.

Explore the sources, toxicity mechanisms, and health impacts of aflatoxins, along with detection and prevention strategies.

AFs are produced by 22 species of Aspergillus section Flavi, 4 species of A. section Nidulantes, and 2 species of A. section Ochraceorosei. The most important and well-known AF-producing species of …

Dec 28, 2018 · People can be exposed to aflatoxins by eating contaminated plant products (such as peanuts) or by consuming meat or dairy products from animals that ate contaminated feed.

Jun 23, 2023 · This article discusses aflatoxin toxicity, including the symptoms, sources, and prevention of this serious health concern caused by exposure to toxic compounds produced by certain types of …

Nov 12, 2025 · This review aims to examine the prevalence and sources of aflatoxin contamination in food and feed, assess its toxicological impacts on human and animal health, and analyze current …

Aflatoxins are toxins produced by a mold (fungus) that grows on nuts, seeds, and legumes.

Dec 21, 2021 · Aflatoxins can occur in foods such as groundnuts, tree nuts, maize, rice, figs and other dried foods, spices, crude vegetable oils and cocoa beans, as a result of fungal contamination before …

Aflatoxin B2 is a naturally occurring toxin produced by specific molds, primarily Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These molds are common in agricultural environments and can contaminate …