Discuss Aflatoxins (what are they, are they toxic, chronic, acute, etc.)
Discuss Aflatoxin M or Aflatoxin epoxide (what is it, is it toxic, what does biotransformation and the human mixed oxidase system have to do with it)? What is the human mixed oxidase system by the way
What are mycotoxins specifically? Why do some molds produce them? What types of foods and conditions favor growth of molds and therefore mycotoxins?
Comment on the following: Not all moldy feeds/foods contain mycotoxins; Not all feeds/foods containing mycotoxins are toxic; Feed/food does not have to look moldy to be contaminated; and toxins may not be uniformly distributed
You are a food safety and quality professional in a large company that purchases bulk grains and nuts from around the world. What concern do you have for mycotoxins and what can you do about it?
