Mycotoxins are secondary products produced by fungi in cereals and are frequently found in
the livestock industry as contaminants of farm animal feed. Studies analyzing feed …

Since ochratoxin A (OTA) was discovered, it has been ubiquitous as a natural contaminant
of moldy food and feed. The multiple toxic effects of OTA are a real threat for human beings …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA to update their 2006 opinion on ochratoxin
A (OTA) in food. OTA is produced by fungi of the genus Aspergillus and Penicillium and …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a ubiquitous mycotoxin produced by fungi of improperly stored food
products. OTA is nephrotoxic and is suspected of being the main etiological agent …

Mycotoxins can cause toxicity when ingested by humans and animals. Although the rumen
is supposed to be a barrier against mycotoxins, some studies demonstrate that carry-over of …

This paper presents a literature review of the occurrence of several mycotoxins in bovine
milk and dairy products, because it is the main type of milk produced and marketed …

Growth of commonly occurring filamentous fungi in foods may result in production of toxins
known as mycotoxins, which can cause a variety of ill effects in humans, from allergic …

Fungi are distributed worldwide and can be found in various foods and feedstuffs from
almost every part of the world. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by some …

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced by fungi of two genera: Penicillium and
Aspergillus. OTA has been shown to be nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, teratogenic and …

The concentrations of ochratoxin A (OA) and C (ethyl ester of OA, OC) have been measured
in table wine from the Swiss retail market. The overall median concentrations of OA in white …