A Focus on Aflatoxins in Feedstuffs: Levels of Contamination, Prevalence, Control Strategies, and Impacts on Animal Health
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2017
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Molina Alvarado, Andrea
Zamora Sanabria, Rebeca
Granados Chinchilla, Fabio
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Aflatoxins are mold-synthetized secondary metabolites that are ubiquitously present
in agricultural commodities, such as cereals which in turn are substantial part of feed
formulation. These toxins are capable of causing disease, exert severe toxic effects, and
even death in humans and other animals. Aflatoxins are the only mycotoxins with the
regulatory framework, hence we present the legal threshold uphold till now by international and regional control organizations. Additionally, herein we discuss worldwide
prevalence of aflatoxins in feeds to demonstrate a global issue and major risks involved in
toxin contamination. Furthermore, we present recent data regarding negative effects usually presented by food-producing and companionship animals when ingested. Also, we
discuss briefly practical approaches to mitigate aflatoxin burden during feed processing
focusing in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and hazard analysis critical control point
(HACCP) and we include novel approaches reported in literature to decontaminate feedcontaining aflatoxins. Finally, we cite the literature so far published describing the effects
of changing climate on aflatoxin production and contamination.
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FOOD, POLLUTION, QUALITY CONTROL, FOOD CONTROL, TOXICOLOGY, CLIMATE CHANGE