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Microbiología 2005; 47 (3-4)

Regulatory considerations of aflatoxin contamination of food in Mexico

Guzmán-de-Peña D, Peña-Cabriales JJ

Language: English
References: 33
Page: 160-164
PDF size: 65.57 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Aflatoxins are potent mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds produced by some strains of Aspergillus flavus, A. nomius, and A. parasiticus that are commonly present in the environment. Human populations, particularly those whose basic diet includes grains, are in risk to exposure to aflatoxins. It is thus necessary to monitor and control the contamination of food and feed by aflatoxins in both domestic and international trade. As large amounts of corn are imported into Mexico from the United States, this paper stresses the need to develop legislation and enforce standards to ensure trade of corn with the minimal amount of aflatoxin.


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