David Tribe taking about a serious malnutrition problem that affects millions in Africa, Central America and North Asia.
Most important messages:
- Mold toxins are strongly implicated in causing cancer and other health problems in people repeatedly exposed to them in their diet
- Generally the cereal production chain in industrialised countries manages this issue well
- Developing countries need help to improve staple cereal safety with better storage and mold management
- Some biological approaches to remedies such as Alfsafe and Bt corn show promise
Breaking the Mold, Env Health Perspectives 2013
Mycotoxins: Risks in Plant, Animal, and Human Systems
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa, USA, 2003
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