aflatoksin

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aflatoxin
Any of a family of mycotoxins, produces by molds of the Aspergillus genus, that can be toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic or teratogenic; typically found as contaminants of animal food or peanuts
a carcinogen produced by a mold that grows on potatoes, corn, and peanuts
The toxic material produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus in feeds during storage under conditions of temperature and moisture
a potent carcinogen from the fungus Aspergillus; can be produced and stored for use as a bioweapon
Complex of toxins formed by molds of the genus Aspergillus, which frequently contaminate improperly stored nuts (especially peanuts), grains, meals, and certain other foods. Discovered after an outbreak of "turkey X disease" in England in 1960, aflatoxins may cause liver disease and cancer and may trigger Reye syndrome
potent cancer-causing toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus hat infects grains and peanuts; the USDA tests grains and peanuts grown in this country for aflatoxin contamination
A highly carcinogenic toxin produced by a fungus, which occurs when crops are stored under warm, humid conditions Most commonly associated with corn, peanuts and soybeans Shipments of grain containing high levels of aflatoxin are generally rejected
Any of several toxins produced by fungi that can cause cancer
A highly carcinogenic toxin produced by a fungus which sometimes occurs when crops are stored under warm, humid conditions Aflatoxin is most commonly associated with corn, peanuts, and soybeans Grain for export is generally rejected if it contains aflatoxin
A toxin that can be found on some fungal-contaminated nuts and cereals