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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal Environment changes, aflatoxins, and health issues, a review

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Valencia-Quintana R, Milic M, Jakšic D, Šegvic Klaric M, Tenorio-Arvide MG, Pérez-Flores GA, Bonassi S, Sánchez-Alarcón J
2020
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 17 (21)

Crops contaminated by aflatoxins (AFs), the toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxins produced namely by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, have severe impacts on human health. Changes in temperature and water availability related to actual climate changes (increased temperature, heavy rainfalls, and droughts) are modulating factors of mould growth and production of mycotoxins. To protect human and animal health from the harmful effects caused by AFs, the development of a safe and effective multifaceted approach in combating food and feed contamination with AFs is necessary. This review aims to collect and analyze the available information regarding AF presence in food and feed to reinforce AF management and to prevent health issues related to the AF exposure in the light of actual climate changes.

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    Food Quality, Temperature, Water Security
    • Food Quality, Temperature, Water Security: Crop/Plant Biotoxin
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    General Health Impact
    Review Article
    Policy
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