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aflatoxins

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aflatoxins (af´ltok´sins),
n.pl a group of carcinogenic and toxic factors produced by
Aspergillus flavus food molds.

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Millions of people are exposed to aflatoxins, toxic compounds produced by Aspergillus molds.
Aflatoxins are highly carcinogenic metabolites of molds that may contaminate peanuts and other crops.
It evolved from an agricultural application used to test for aflatoxins and other carcinogenic substances in natural produce.
 
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