Review Article
Fungus and the Threat of Mycotoxin Poisoning
Received Date: September 17, 2021; Published Date: October 08, 2021
Abstract
Fungi can be detrimental to humans and some animal species. Mycotoxins are byproducts of fungal contamination, occur naturally, and they have the potential to cause deleterious effects in humans and animals (World Health Organization [WHO], 2021). There are several groups of mycotoxins that are metabolites of molds and fungi. Certain mycotoxins are commonly found in cereals, wheat, corn, rice, some nuts (i. e. peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and pistachios), soybeans, and sunflower seeds. Spices such as chili peppers, black pepper, coriander, turmeric, and ginger have also been found to have Aspergillus contamination [1].
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