Tag: Aflatoxicosis

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What are the principal aflatoxins?

Jan 12, 2026 •

3 min read

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aflatoxins contaminate up to one-quarter of the world's food crops annually, posing a significant risk to global food safety. The principal aflatoxins are a group of highly toxic mycotoxins produced by certain fungi, primarily from the genus Aspergillus.

What Do Aflatoxins Do to the Body?

Dec 28, 2025 •

4 min read

The World Health Organization has classified aflatoxin B1 as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning it is carcinogenic to humans. Aflatoxins, potent toxins produced by certain molds, can cause devastating effects on the human body, primarily targeting the liver and immune system.