Corn, a staple food crop consumed by billions of people and animals worldwide, is frequently contaminated by the fungal toxin aflatoxin B1, a highly potent carcinogen produced by the fungus ...

FOR a country where millions of people depend on maize, groundnuts, sorghum and other staple grains as part of their daily ...

Scientists say there is an urgent need for aflatoxin control strategies in Pakistan's feed supply chain to improve animal health, productivity, food safety and exports of animal-based products. In the ...

Peanuts are widely recognised as a nutritious and affordable source of plant-based protein, dietary fibre, and healthy unsaturated fats. They play a key role in many global diets and are often ...

What you need to know: The advocates highlighted aflatoxin contamination—toxic substances produced by fungi in poorly stored staple crops like maize, groundnuts, millet, and cassava—as a critical ...

Milk consumption is common in most households, with a cup of milk tea being a staple in homes and offices every morning. However, the safety of that milk is a concern. Globally, an estimated 600 ...

Mycotoxin contamination is a major constraint to food security and safety in sub-Saharan Africa, with aflatoxins being among the most toxic and widespread contaminants. In Cameroon, maize (Zea mays L.

Corn, a staple food crop consumed by billions of people and animals worldwide, is frequently contaminated by the fungal toxin aflatoxin B1, a highly potent carcinogen produced by the fungus ...

Milk is a nutrient-rich food, but contamination with aflatoxins (AFM1 and AFM2), which remain stable during pasteurization (73 °C) and sterilization (135 °C), poses serious health risks. This study ...

On June 7, 2026, the world commemorates World Food Safety Day under the theme, "From Burden to Solutions, Safe Food Everywhere." The theme calls upon governments, health professionals, food producers, ...

Milk consumption is common in most households, with a cup of milk tea being a staple in homes and offices every morning. However, the safety of that milk is a concern. Globally, an estimated 600 ...