Aflatoxins: Risks, Sources and Management Strategies
Received Date: Jul 01, 2024 / Published Date: Jul 26, 2024
Abstract
Aflatoxins are a group of potent mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus fungi, primarily Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These toxins are notorious for their carcinogenic and toxic properties. They commonly contaminate agricultural products such as corn, peanuts, and tree nuts, posing significant risks to human and animal health. The most studied and hazardous aflatoxin is aflatoxin B1, which has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Understanding aflatoxins' sources, health impacts, and management strategies is crucial for mitigating their risks.
Citation: Suchita K (2024) Aflatoxins: Risks, Sources and Management Strategies. Toxicol 天美传媒 Access 10: 288.
Copyright: © 2024 Suchita K. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
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