Source: NCSU COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, 7/22/21


Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin that is produced by Aspergillus flavus which has a worldwide impact on human and animal health. They are particularly dangerous to animals because their diet usually has less variety than humans. Aflatoxins can be passed through dairy feed into milk that is consumed by humans. Many foods such as milk, corn, and peanuts are tested for mycotoxins at processing. Even though they occur frequently in nature, it is important to mitigate them as early as possible to prevent illnesses and food waste. Learn about how sound post-harvest practices can reduce or prevent contamination or buildup once the crop is harvested and stored by watching the video below.

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