aflatoxin
noun
af·la·tox·in
ˌa-flə-ˈtäk-sən 
: any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that are produced especially in stored agricultural crops (such as peanuts) by molds (such as Aspergillus flavus)
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Chlorophyll also protects against aflatoxins, the poisons present in mold.
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Peanuts can be contaminated by Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that produces the toxin aflatoxin.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
In countries with high aflatoxin exposure, like China and parts of Africa, fewer than 1 in 1,000 people develop liver cancer.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2012
However, there have been batches that have growing harmful molds like aflatoxin, which has caused food recalls of peanut products over the years.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
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Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Peanuts can be contaminated by Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that produces the toxin aflatoxin.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
In countries with high aflatoxin exposure, like China and parts of Africa, fewer than 1 in 1,000 people develop liver cancer.
—Veronique Greenwood, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2012
However, there have been batches that have growing harmful molds like aflatoxin, which has caused food recalls of peanut products over the years.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
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aflatoxin
noun
af·la·tox·in
ˌaf-lə-ˈtäk-sən
: any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that are produced especially in stored agricultural crops (as peanuts) by molds (as Aspergillus flavus)
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