aflatoxin
noun
af·la·tox·in
ˌa-flə-ˈtäk-sən 
: any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that are produced especially in stored agricultural crops (such as peanuts) by molds (such as Aspergillus flavus)
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In countries with high aflatoxin exposure, like China and parts of Africa, fewer than 1 in 1,000 people develop liver cancer.
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Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2012
However, there have been batches that have growing harmful molds like aflatoxin, which has caused food recalls of peanut products over the years.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
The numbers could be higher, the agency said, adding that not all of the cases have been confirmed to be aflatoxin poisoning.
—Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 18 Aug. 2021
By the way: While the FDA does recommend washing your hands after touching pet food, there is no evidence to suggest that handling products with aflatoxin in them puts humans at risk of aflatoxin poisoning.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Oct. 2020
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Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2012
However, there have been batches that have growing harmful molds like aflatoxin, which has caused food recalls of peanut products over the years.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
The numbers could be higher, the agency said, adding that not all of the cases have been confirmed to be aflatoxin poisoning.
—Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 18 Aug. 2021
By the way: While the FDA does recommend washing your hands after touching pet food, there is no evidence to suggest that handling products with aflatoxin in them puts humans at risk of aflatoxin poisoning.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Oct. 2020
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aflatoxin
noun
af·la·tox·in
ˌaf-lə-ˈtäk-sən
: any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that are produced especially in stored agricultural crops (as peanuts) by molds (as Aspergillus flavus)
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