Mycotoxins Explained: Safeguarding Your Food and Health0

• A to Z, Food Safety
• August 23, 2024

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that certain moulds and fungi produce, contaminating various foods such as grains, dried beans, dried fruits, and coffee. These toxins pose significant concerns for human health and can also affect livestock through contaminated feed. When individuals ingest mycotoxins—either directly from contaminated food or indirectly through animal products (like milk from cows