aflatoxins
Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain molds, particularly Aspergillus species that grow on crops like peanuts, corn, and tree nuts.
They're among the most potent carcinogens known, causing liver damage and cancer with prolonged exposure.
Food safety regulations set strict limits on aflatoxin levels: The shipment was rejected due to aflatoxin contamination.
Genus of filamentous fungi
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- mycotoxinsToxic fungal metabolic byproducts
- myceliumFungal filament network
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
penicillium · mycology · dampness · humidity · fungicide · antifungal · pathogen
Cob-bearing cereal crop
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
- groundnutsEdible legumes from soil
- cornCereal grown on cobs
- cottonseedFiber plant's reproductive unit
pistachios · almonds · figs · spices · chilies · cassava · sorghum · millet
Reduced bodily defense activation
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- mutagenicCausing permanent DNA changes
- teratogenicCausing fetal malformations
- bioaccumulationPollutant concentration in tissues
Farm storage towers
- dryingMoisture removal process
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
temperature · warehouse · post-harvest · spoilage · fumigation · preservation · aeration · shelf-life
Examining to evaluate
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- FDAU.S. health regulator
compliance · inspection · surveillance · certification · audit · biomarkers
aspergillus
Genus of filamentous fungi
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- mycotoxinsToxic fungal metabolic byproducts
- myceliumFungal filament network
hyphae · penicillium · mycology · dampness · humidity · fungicide · antifungal · pathogen
maize
Cob-bearing cereal crop
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
- groundnutsEdible legumes from soil
- cornCereal grown on cobs
cottonseed · pistachios · almonds · figs · spices · chilies · cassava · sorghum · millet · rice
immunosuppression
Reduced bodily defense activation
- carcinogenicCauses cancer
- mutagenicCausing permanent DNA changes
- teratogenicCausing fetal malformations
silos
Farm storage towers
ventilation · temperature · warehouse · post-harvest · spoilage · fumigation · preservation · aeration · shelf-life · pest-control
testing
Examining to evaluate
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
FDA · compliance · inspection · surveillance · certification · audit · biomarkers
metabolites
Chemicals from bodily processes
aflatoxinsantioxidants
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
nutrients · vitamins · nutraceuticals · probiotics · essential nutrients
aflatoxinsanticarcinogens
Substances preventing malignant cell growth
antioxidants · curcumin · glutathione · nutrients · vitamins