Written by international experts, this book provides a comprehensive picture of the state-of-
the-art in aflatoxin research and control. It considers the worldwide impact of aflatoxins and …

Aflatoxins are a naturally occurring carcinogenic byproduct of common fungi on grains and
other crops, particularly maize and groundnuts. They pose a significant public health risk in …

Aflatoxin: Scientific Background, Control, and Implications discusses general problems
posed by mycotoxin contamination in foods and feeds. This book is divided into 15 chapters …

The aflatoxins are undoubtedly the most documented of all mycotoxins and have a wide
product presence. While the aflatoxins have at times been detected in most agricultural …

Aflatoxins represent a global public health and economic concern as they are responsible
for significant adverse health and economic issues affecting consumers and farmers …

Food contagion with aflatoxins is the modern concern and has received a great awareness
during the last few decades. The intermittent incidence of these toxins in agricultural …

Aflatoxins, natural fungal toxins found in foods and animal feeds, have great public health
significance. This book presents the basic and applied toxicology of aflatoxins, including …

The discovery of aflatoxins began immediately after an outbreak of a disease of turkeys of
unknown etiology in England in 1960. The disease was called Turkey “X” disease and was …

Aflatoxins are potent carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic metabolites produced by
molds that grow on food and feed. Their toxicity has caused severe health and economic …

Aflatoxins gain entry into food products when proper drying, storage, and transport
conditions are not applied. They comprise of closely related compounds for example …