Resources Tagged: Mycotoxins
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Mycotoxins are naturally-occurring toxic metabolites produced by fungi (moulds). It is estimated that about a quarter of the world’s food crops, including many staple foods, are affected by mycotoxin-producing fungi. In the supply chain, mould growth can happen in the pre-harvest phase, and...
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Abstract, The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2014 Mycotoxins are fungal secondary metabolites that contaminate various feedstuffs and agricultural crops. The contamination of food by mycotoxins can occur before production, during storage, processing, transportation or marketing of the...
- Abstract, Toxins, 2017 Fusarium fungi are common plant pathogens causing several plant diseases. The presence of these molds in plants exposes crops to toxic secondary metabolites called Fusarium mycotoxins. The most studied Fusarium mycotoxins include fumonisins, zearalenone, and trichothecenes....
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1989-11-01 This report looks at mycotoxicoses and animal health, mycotoxins and human health, occurrence of mycotoxins in food and feeds and the economic impact of mycotoxins and how to control and manage them. 91 pages, illustrated Task Force Report, no. 116
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The manual provides guidance on the application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to the prevention and control of mycotoxin contamination of foods and feed. After a brief introduction on the nature of mycotoxins and their effects on human and animal health, the...
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1999-03-11 This report looks at 5 different mycotoxins (aflatoxin, fumonisin,deoxynivalenol, ochratoxin a, patulin) in food samples. Food Compliance Program, US Food Drug Administration 17 pages
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1986-01-01 Quality Maintenance in Stored Grains and Seeds" by Clyde M. Christensen and Richard A. Meranuck (also Chap. 8, "Quality Control and Fungus Idenification" 50 pages
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1975-01-01 From "Molds, mushrooms, and mycotoxins," by Clyde M. Christensen
- Abstract, PeerJ, 2019 Biochar, that is, carbonized biomass similar to charcoal, has been used in acute medical treatment of animals for many centuries. Since 2010, livestock farmers increasingly use biochar as a regular feed supplement to improve animal health, increase nutrient intake efficiency...
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In nature, microorganisms can cause disease by producing toxins in our food that make us sick. One group of these microorganisms is called molds and they can grow on foods and animal feed to the point that we can see them. While growing in grains, nuts, and fruits, some molds can produce harmful...
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