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aflatoxin contamination

04/11/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Scientists are researching ways to reduce food loss to aflatoxins, which pose health risks to humans and livestock

A study published in the journal Food Security reported that aflatoxins, which are dangerous carcinogens, can cause food loss and health concerns such as liver cancer and immune suppression in children. Per the study authors, agricultural research can help determine effective ways of improving food safety and food accessibility for poor consumers. Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced […]

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