Aflatoxins are mainly produced by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus, which are found in
diverse agricultural crops. In many lower-income countries, aflatoxins pose serious public
health issues since the occurrence of these toxins can be considerably common and even
extreme. Aflatoxins can negatively affect health of livestock and poultry due to contaminated
feeds. Additionally, they significantly limit the development of international trade as a result
of strict regulation in high-value markets. Due to their high stability, aflatoxins are not only a …

17 Abstract 18 Aflatoxins are mainly produced by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus, which
are found in 19 diverse agricultural crops. In many lower-income countries, aflatoxins pose
serious public health 20 issues since the occurrence of these toxins can be considerably
common and even extreme.