Aflatoxin Toxin

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by two types of mold: Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aspergillus flavus is common and widespread in nature. It is most often found when certain grains are grown under stressful conditions such as drought. The mold occurs in soil, decaying vegetation, hay and grains undergoing microbiological deterioration. It invades all types of organic substrates whenever and wherever the conditions are favorable for its...