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
The Corn Belt is on track to become unsuitable for corn cultivation by 2100, and the level of aflatoxins in corn is set to increase.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Aug. 2022
Creating an aflatoxin-resistant seed is not straightforward.
—Jori Lewis, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2017
In Uganda, where most corn is grown by small farmers who lack proper facilities to dry and store it, contamination with fungi that produce dangerous substances called aflatoxin has been a significant human and animal health concern.
—Abay Yimere, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2023
For instance, Bick is now developing a sensor for aflatoxin, a residue of fungus that grows on grain, causing liver cancer when consumed by humans.
—Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2018
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
The Corn Belt is on track to become unsuitable for corn cultivation by 2100, and the level of aflatoxins in corn is set to increase.
—Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Aug. 2022
Creating an aflatoxin-resistant seed is not straightforward.
—Jori Lewis, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2017
In Uganda, where most corn is grown by small farmers who lack proper facilities to dry and store it, contamination with fungi that produce dangerous substances called aflatoxin has been a significant human and animal health concern.
—Abay Yimere, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2023
For instance, Bick is now developing a sensor for aflatoxin, a residue of fungus that grows on grain, causing liver cancer when consumed by humans.
—Jonathon Keats, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2018
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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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