In this review, there is a summary of current information on the prevalence, sources, risk factors, detection, and public health effect of aflatoxin contamination of vegetables in Nigeria.

This review aims to examine the prevalence and sources of aflatoxin contamination in food and feed, assess its toxicological impacts on human and animal health, and analyze current detection and control strategies.

Aflatoxins (AFs) are highly toxic and carcinogenic secondary metabolites produced mainly by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, posing serious threats to global food safety, public health, and agricultural economies, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.

This article outlines an Integrated Aflatoxin Management (IAM) strategy centered around Aflasafe, a biocontrol agent made from native, non-aflatoxin-producing fungal strains, which reduces contamination on farm-to-consumer grains.

3. Mycotoxins impact on animal health and the conundrum of distillers’ grains contamination The mycotoxins fumonisin, aflatoxin, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, and ochratoxin are notable contaminants found in maize, each presenting various structural characteristics and potential health risks [27] (Fig. 1D).

Aflatoxins are naturally produced toxins by specific molds, namely Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These toxins can be found in various agricultural products, including crops like maize, peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts.

Learn about aflatoxins: their dangers, health effects, and how to control contamination in food and crops for a safer food supply.

Once fungi or contamination with aflatoxins infects grains, different strategies and treatment options are available to improve the quality of the contaminated grains, which include chemical, biological, and physical treatments (Park, 2000).

Aflatoxins Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain Aspergillus molds. Several types of aflatoxins exist, but food contamination usually involves aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 for crops and ...

The current review aimed to summarize the contamination status and harmful effects of major mycotoxins of grain and oil crops and the environmental factors that impact mycotoxin contamination.