Mycotoxin

Mycotoxins are poisons produced by fungi , such as
molds, mushrooms and yeasts.

Myotoxins can appear in food, which is one cause of food poisoning. They can cause indoor air quality problems when certain molds grow in buildings.

Myotoxins fall into several groups including Aflatoxins, Ochratoxin A, Patulin and Fusarium.

External References

• Wikipedia on Mycotoxin
• Romer Labs on Mycotoxins

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