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Aflatoxin

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aflatoxin /af·la·tox·in/ (af´lah-tok″sin) a toxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, molds which contaminate ground nut seedlings; it has been implicated as a cause of hepatic carcinoma in humans.
af·la·tox·in (fl-tksn)
n.
Any of a group of toxic compounds produced by certain molds, especially Aspergillus flavus, that contaminate stored food supplies such as animal feed and peanuts.
Aflatoxin
A substance produced by molds that grow on rice and peanuts. Exposure to aflatoxin is thought to explain the high rates of primary liver cancer in Africa and parts of Asia.
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aflatoxin
a mycotoxin produced by growth of the fungus Aspergillus flavus, usually on groundnuts or stored grain. See also aflatoxicosis.
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Byline: Jacqueline Agathocleous DANGEROUSLY high levels of the cancerous bacteria aflatoxin have now been found in cow's milk, though the authorities yesterday rushed to deny any quantities had entered the food chain.
Aflatoxins now found in cow's milk by Cyprus Mail (Cyprus)
Peanut butter or peanut paste made in Ghana by three companies called Mardoro Ltd, Maduro Ltd and Jesu Aka Ltd have been found to have excessive levels of aflatoxins, a naturally occurring poison.
Food scare; NORTH TODAY: ADVICE by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
D Grant, Ringwood, Hants AIN 2003 the European Commission introduced measures to prevent Brazil nuts contaminated with unacceptable levels of aflatoxins, which can cause cancer, from entering the EU.
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