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  2. Mycotoxin - Wikipedia

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    A mycotoxin (from the Greek μύκης mykes, "fungus" and τοξικός toxikos, "poisonous") [1] [2] is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by fungi [3] [4] and is capable of causing disease and death in both humans and other animals.

  3. Mycotoxicology - Wikipedia

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    Mycotoxicology is the branch of mycology that focuses on analyzing and studying the toxins produced by fungi, known as mycotoxins. [1] In the food industry it is important to adopt measures that keep mycotoxin levels as low as practicable, especially those that are heat-stable.

  4. Microbial toxin - Wikipedia

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    Mycotoxins are synthesized by different types of moulds and are built by a wide group of toxins. [37] Mycotoxins have a low molecular weight compound that is usually less than 1000 grams per mol. [37] There are roughly 400 toxic mycotoxins that are constructed by 100 different fungi species that have been researched. [37]

  5. Aflatoxin - Wikipedia

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    Aflatoxin M 1 is present in the fermentation broth of Aspergillus parasiticus, but it and aflatoxin M 2 are also produced when an infected liver metabolizes aflatoxin B 1 and B 2. Aflatoxin B 1 and B 2 (AFB), produced by A. flavus and A. parasiticus; Aflatoxin G 1 and G 2 (AFG), produced by some Group II A. flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus [19]

  6. Mold health issues - Wikipedia

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    A number of these produce mycotoxins (soluble, non-volatile toxins produced by a range of microfungi that demonstrate specific and potent toxic properties on human and animal cells [57]) that can render foods unfit for consumption. When ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin, mycotoxins may cause or contribute to a range of effects from ...

  7. What happens if you eat mold? Food safety experts share which ...

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    And certain types of mold — aka the "ugly" — can produce toxic substances called mycotoxins under the right conditions, says Wee. These can make anyone sick and pose serious health risks.

  8. Citrinin - Wikipedia

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    Citrinin is a mycotoxin which is often found in food. It is a secondary metabolite produced by fungi that contaminates long-stored food and it can cause a variety of toxic effects, including kidney, liver and cell damage. Citrinin is mainly found in stored grains, but sometimes also in fruits and other plant products.

  9. Spaghetti killed 20 year old: What are cereulide toxins [Video]

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    One was in Belgium in 2003, when a child died due to the presence of the toxin in pasta salad she had eaten during a picnic. In the Netherlands in 2000, 116 students got ill after eating a rice dish.