Tag: Fungal toxins

According to the USDA, mold spores can produce invisible toxins beneath the surface of soft foods. But what happens if I accidentally eat a moldy berry? For most healthy people, ingesting a small amount of mold is unlikely to cause serious harm, but for some, it can trigger allergic reactions or other health issues.

According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, citrinin is a mycotoxin primarily produced by certain species of fungi from the genera *Aspergillus*, *Penicillium*, and *Monascus*. It can contaminate a wide range of agricultural products and processed foods, posing a significant food safety risk worldwide.