Zambia faces significant challenges with aflatoxin contamination, impacting food safety and security. The population largely resides in urban areas, where issues of poverty, poor nutrition, and food insecurity prevail. Efforts in aflatoxin research and management are underway, including biocontrol i

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Zimbabwe has established legislative frameworks and regulations to ensure food safety, including limits on aflatoxin levels. The National Food Safety System aims to promote fair trade practices and protect consumers' health. The Food Standard Advisory Board advises on policy issues and legislative f

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NASFAM, a smallholder farmers' association in Malawi, faces significant challenges with aflatoxin contamination impacting food security, trade, and market access. This presentation outlines NASFAM's history, the impact of aflatoxin on smallholders, trade implications, market regulations, and NASFAM'

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Aflatoxins, fungal metabolites produced by Aspergillus flavus, pose a significant challenge in Africa, affecting various crops and leading to health risks, including liver cancer and immune suppression. The contamination impacts trade, agriculture, and food security, with regulations affecting regio

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Mycotoxicoses refers to illnesses in humans or animals caused by ingesting substances produced by certain molds or fungi on food. Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin that are potent mutagens, carcinogens, teratogens, and liver damage agents. They were first discovered in the 1960s and are known to be

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