Aflatoxin
Cross-source consensus on Aflatoxin from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
Risks & contraindications
Comparisons
Where it comes from
Highlighted claims
- Aflatoxin is a mycotoxin produced primarily by Aspergillus mold species and is classified as a liver carcinogen directly linked to liver cancer. — 7 Foods that RUIN Your Liver
- Aflatoxin contamination risk is highest in warm, humid climates such as parts of Asia and Africa, where it affects cereals, legumes, and grains stored in suboptimal conditions. — 7 Foods that RUIN Your Liver
- Commercial peanut butter is a potential source of aflatoxin exposure. — 7 Foods that RUIN Your Liver
- Valencia peanuts grown in drier, cooler climates such as New Mexico have significantly lower aflatoxin risk, and organic Valencia peanut butter is a safer choice. — 7 Foods that RUIN Your Liver