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Aflatoxins are toxic byproducts from some Aspergillus fungi, mainly Aspergillus flavus, colonizing crops before and after harvest, with preference for maize and groundnuts. In large quantities the toxins are mainly hepatotoxic, and can cause death due to liver failure. Chronic low-dose exposure h...


Lindahl, Johanna F.Senerwa, D.M.Mwangi, G.Sirma, A.J.Atherstone, ChristineGrace, Delia[Are aflatoxins a One Health issue? Results and insights from studies on aflatoxins in the East African dairy value chains]Are aflatoxins a One Health issue? Results and insights from studies on aflatoxins in the East African dairy value chains

In high-income countries, contamination of crops pre or post-harvest with mycotoxin-producing fungi cause substantial financial losses, with mega-tons of crops every year exceeding the allowed limits and therefore being disregarded as human and animal food. It is estimated that applying the US an...


Lindahl, Johanna F.Grace, Delia[Aflatoxins, major contributions to harvest loss - what do we know and not know?]Aflatoxins, major contributions to harvest loss - what do we know and not know?

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