FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Aspergillus is a mold that produces the preformed toxin
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peanut toxin
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aflatoxin
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enteric toxin
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In the field, aflatoxin is associated with drought-stressed oilseed crops including maize, peanut, cottonseed and tree nuts. Under the right conditions, the fungus will grow and produce aflatoxin in almost any stored crop seed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Aflatoxins are amongst the most poisonous mycotoxins and are produced by certain moulds (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) which grow in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, and grains. Crops that are frequently affected by Aspergillus spp.
Detailed explanation-3: -Aflatoxins are toxic metabolites produced by various Aspergillus species, primarily A. flavus and A. parasiticus that pose a serious threat to humans and livestock health [13].
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