mycotoxin
noun
my·co·tox·in
ˌmī-kə-ˈtäk-sən 
: a toxic substance produced by a fungus and especially a mold
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While mold is not always dangerous (hello, blue cheese!), some strains can produce mycotoxins, which can be harmful if ingested.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
What’s more, a few molds produce mycotoxins (toxic substances that can bring about a range of health issues), including certain strains of Aspergillus and Penicillium.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Certain Aspergillus mycotoxins can cause birth defects, increase your liver cancer risk, and trigger kidney and immune system problems, for instance, according to the FDA.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Some molds produce mycotoxins, toxic substances that can cause food poisoning symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
According to medical records Montgomery provided to the Statesman, Elijah Montgomery had high levels heavy metals, environmental toxins and harmful mycotoxin compounds in his body from mold and fungi.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
Many of the commercial grade coffees available in the market today are laced with mycotoxins, pesticides, molds, and harmful chemicals that compromise kidney, brain, immune, and digestive function.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Consuming mycotoxins can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Mold on rice can harbor harmful mycotoxins, which can cause a range of health issues, including nausea, respiratory problems, and, in extreme cases, liver damage.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
What’s more, a few molds produce mycotoxins (toxic substances that can bring about a range of health issues), including certain strains of Aspergillus and Penicillium.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Certain Aspergillus mycotoxins can cause birth defects, increase your liver cancer risk, and trigger kidney and immune system problems, for instance, according to the FDA.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Some molds produce mycotoxins, toxic substances that can cause food poisoning symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
According to medical records Montgomery provided to the Statesman, Elijah Montgomery had high levels heavy metals, environmental toxins and harmful mycotoxin compounds in his body from mold and fungi.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
Many of the commercial grade coffees available in the market today are laced with mycotoxins, pesticides, molds, and harmful chemicals that compromise kidney, brain, immune, and digestive function.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Consuming mycotoxins can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
Mold on rice can harbor harmful mycotoxins, which can cause a range of health issues, including nausea, respiratory problems, and, in extreme cases, liver damage.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Mycotoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mycotoxin. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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