Foods Susceptible to Contamination by Aspergillus niger
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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), black Aspergillus species, including *Aspergillus niger*, frequently cause post-harvest decay in a variety of agricultural products. These fungi are ubiquitous in the environment, and while some strains are safely used in industrial food production, others can contaminate food, posing a risk to both food quality and human health.