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aflatoxin
A harmful substance made by certain types of mold (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) that is often found on poorly stored grains and nuts. Consumption of foods contaminated with aflatoxin is a risk factor for primary liver cancer. (National Cancer Institute)
GIPSA verifies rapid, accurate test for aflatoxin Feb 14, 2005
AFLACARD T20, Part #P57) is a qualitative enzyme immunoassay that detects the presence of aflatoxin at a threshold of 20 parts per billion in corn in 5 minutes ... Agriculture Online
Infectious Forms of Bacteria May be Cause of Many of Today's ... Mar 13, 2005
The National Cancer Association mentions aflatoxin in a matter of fact style, when Aflatoxin a mycotoxin, is the most potent cancer causing substance known to ... EVLiving
Chemist Russell Molyneux Mar 10, 2005
Part of their quality control involves making sure the nuts don't exceed federal food-safety standards for aflatoxin, a naturally occurring compound that can ... Agricultural Research,
Texas Crop and Weather Report Mar 15, 2005
Although corn is naturally resistant to many diseases, the later it is planted the more susceptible it is to aflatoxin, Blumenthal said. ... AgNews,
Walnuts' Secret Defense Explored Mar 9, 2005
Both species can produce a natural compound called aflatoxin, which is thought to be carcinogenic. Though inspections ensure that ... Agricultural Research,
Beneficial Fungal Strains Fight Harmful Ones in Corn Feb 22, 2005
Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus parasiticus and the more common A. flavus, which is most often found when ... Agricultural Research,
Cancer-Causing Material Found in Imported Peanuts Feb 25, 2005
...retail stores and markets in Seoul, contain amounts eight times higher than the import standard of the cancer-causing substance ‘aflatoxin,’’’ a CPB ... Korea Times,
Saddam profile Mar 11, 2005
In addition to anthrax and VX, Iraq has weaponized aflatoxin, whose main effect is to cause liver cancer in children, he noted. ... Chicago Tribune (subscription)
Crop concerns continue to sprout from recent rains Mar 10, 2005
It's extremely rare to have a problem with the aflatoxin produced by the aspergillus flavus fungus found on corn when growing grain sorghum," added Dr. Mark ... North Texas e-News,
Good Fungus Fights Harmful Fungus in Corn Feb 23, 2005
OMAHA (DTN) -- Nontoxic strains of the aflatoxin fungus have been developed by USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to control toxins produced by a ... Illinois Farm Bureau (press release),
Groundnut cake shortage inevitable poultry farmers’ president Mar 9, 2005
...being used. This conditions promote moulding to develop, which causes high level of aflatoxin in the nuts,’’ he said. Mr Khan ... Daily Observer,
Albany hosts Georgia Peanut Farm Show Feb 25, 2005
...received the Georgia Peanut Research and Education Award for his research on the development and evaluation of strategies to prevent aflatoxin contamination. ... Southeast Farm Press
Watchdog Sounds Alarm Over Deadly Peanut Imports Feb 25, 2005
KCPB) said Friday that according to tests on 11 kinds of imported nuts, roasted peanuts imported from Vietnam contained eight times more aflatoxin than the ... Chosun Ilbo,
A Fishy Therapy Mar 4, 2005
For instance, he showed that the human carcinogen aflatoxin B1, which readily triggers malignancies in fish with bony skeletons, did nothing to sharks. ... Science News
Carcinogen Detected in Imported Nuts: Consumer Watchdog Feb 24, 2005
The discovery of aflatoxin, classed as one of the top carcinogens by the World Health Organization, comes after reports of aflatoxin-related deaths in Hong Kong ... Yonhap News (subscription),
CRMs for GMOs, sulphur, and aflatoxins Mar 7, 2005
The three milk powders have been certified for their aflatoxin M1 content, thus protecting consumers from this potentially carcinogenic substance. ... Laboratory Talk,
Spices exporters rebuke reports of adulterated chilly Feb 24, 2005
...release said. There were media reports alleging that Indian chillies were contaminated with Sudan dye and aflatoxin. According to ... Financial Express,
Icrisat plans rice biotech park Feb 14, 2005
Three ventures have commenced in the agri-biotech park. Facility for testing aflatoxin contamination in food crops is one among them. ... Financial Express,
Will Mother Nature smile on cotton producers again? Feb 15, 2005
...attractive.�. The price of fertilizer for corn and the possibility of drought and aflatoxin is also a factor for more cotton acres. ... Delta Farm Press,
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Iraq's WMDs Find Us May 21, 2004
At least 157 aerial bombs filled with germ agents. • 25 missile warheads containing germ agents (anthrax, aflatoxin, and botulinum). ... Frontpagemag.com - May 21, 2004
... At least 157 aerial bombs filled with germ agents. • 25 missile warheads containing germ agents (anthrax, aflatoxin, and botulinum). ...
Reagan: The WMDs found usDodge City Daily Globe
Reagan: The WMDs found us May 21, 2004
At least 157 aerial bombs filled with germ agents. * 25 missile warheads containing germ agents (anthrax, aflatoxin, and botulinum). ... Dodge City Daily Globe
Kenya: Contaminated Maize Kills 26 in Makueni District May 14, 2004
Twenty-six people have died in the southern Kenyan district of Makueni after eating maize believed to have been contaminated with aflatoxin, a poisonous mould ... AllAfrica.com
European Union gives Iran 40 days to solve pistachios infection Apr 29, 2004
Union has given Iran 40 days to take serious steps to resolve an infection of its important pistachio crop with the carcinogenic aflatoxin, the governmental ... EUbusiness
EU gives Iran 40 days to solve pistachio crop infection Apr 29, 2004
The European Union has given Iran 40 days to take serious steps to resolve an infection of its pistachio crop with the carcinogenic aflatoxin, the governmental ... Daily Star
What is REALLY in your pet's food? May 10, 2004
The problem was a fungus that produced vomitoxin (an aflatoxin or "mycotoxin," a toxic substance produced by mold) contaminating the wheat. ... WJRT
Death toll of toxic grain rises to 40 in Kenya May 17, 2004
The victims were all from Makueni district in eastern Kenya, after eating maize believed to have been contaminated with aflatoxin, a poisonous mold that grows ... Xinhua
Lab renamed in honor of former researcher Apr 28, 2004
From his research in the 1960s, Sinnhuber determined that a potent chemical carcinogen, aflatoxin, found in moldy cottonseed meal, caused liver cancer in ... Corvallis Gazette Times
EU gives Iran "Pistachio Ultimatum" Apr 29, 2004
The European Union has given Iran 40 days to take serious steps to resolve an infection of its important pistachio crop with the carcinogenic aflatoxin. ... Persian Journal
Toxic grain kills 26 Kenyans May 14, 2004
Several others are still admitted and they are presenting the same symptoms caused by aflatoxin," a toxin that occurs in soil, decaying vegetation, hay, and ... News24
President Kufuor inaugurates first batch of tractors May 12, 2004
The Director of Engineering said concerning aflatoxin in production of grains especially maize, 50 mechanical maize driers in addition to 100 solar driers had ... GhanaWeb
Crazy-Like-A-Fox News Viewers May 13, 2004
...biological warfare scientist). new research on brucella and Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever, and continuing work on ricin and aflatoxin. HUMAN EVENTS - May 13, 2004
... biological warfare scientist). new research on brucella and Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever, and continuing work on ricin and aflatoxin.
Oil-Slick Jim Moves InAlterNet - Apr 26, 2004
... Agrees to "go steady" with US corporate suppliers. 1984: US Commerce Department issues license for export of aflatoxin to Iraq useable in biological weapons. ...
Discriminatory Rules Hurt TradeFinancial Express
Oil-Slick Jim Moves In Apr 26, 2004
Agrees to "go steady" with US corporate suppliers. 1984: US Commerce Department issues license for export of aflatoxin to Iraq useable in biological weapons. ... AlterNet - Apr 26, 2004
... Agrees to "go steady" with US corporate suppliers. 1984: US Commerce Department issues license for export of aflatoxin to Iraq useable in biological weapons. ...
Discriminatory Rules Hurt TradeFinancial Express
Discriminatory Rules Hurt Trade Apr 28, 2004
...which impede market access. The oft-cited example is the implementation of EU’s new aflatoxin standards. This particular standard ... Financial Express
Yes Saddam Did Have WMD's Apr 28, 2004
...of starter kit and deemed unimportant. and continuing work on ricin and aflatoxin that were not declared to the United Nations. American Daily
Saddam's WMD Have Been Found Apr 25, 2004
New research on BW-applicable agents, brucella and Congo-Crimean hemorrhagic fever, and continuing work on ricin and aflatoxin that were not declared to the ... Insight on the News
FDA Approves N-Sure(R) Brand of Natamycin, a New Broiler Feed ... Apr 28, 2004
Aspergillus parasiticus in broiler feeds. Aspergillus parasiticus is a mold which produces aflatoxin. N-Sure® completed the full ... Yahoo News (press release) - Apr 28, 2004
... Aspergillus parasiticus in broiler feeds. Aspergillus parasiticus is a mold which produces aflatoxin. N-Sure® completed the full ...
GMA woos coco farmers, but fails to say stand on issuesABS CBN News
GMA woos coco farmers, but fails to say stand on issues Apr 25, 2004
...administration has also negotiated with other countries to prevent them from blocking the export of Philippine copra owing to its alleged aflatoxin content, a ... ABS CBN News
The Costly Fraud That Is Organic Food May 7, 2004
There is nothing wholesome about natural chemicals like ricin or aflatoxin or botulinum toxin, or especially dangerous about synthetic chemicals like the ... Truth about Trade & Technology
Resources from the National Cancer Institute on aflatoxin:
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