Aflatoxin B1
Definition
A hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus on poorly stored groundnut, maize and dry chilli. FSSAI sets a total aflatoxin limit of 15 micrograms per kilogram (15 ppb) for most foods and 0.5 ppb for milk.
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- Food Poisoning: Bacterial and ChemicalA hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus on poorly stored groundnut, maize and dry chilli. FSSAI sets a...