Are there toxins in corn and is it safe to eat?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), up to 25% of the world's harvested crops, including corn, are contaminated with mycotoxins.  The question of whether there are toxins in corn is a valid food safety concern, particularly regarding naturally occurring molds that can develop under specific environmental conditions.