Project to Study Effect of Climate Change on Aflatoxin in Cereals
July 17, 2009| |
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a call for proposals to study the effect of climate change on aflatoxin B1 in cereals in the EU. Aflatoxin B1 is a very potent carcinogen in many species, including primates, birds, fish, and rodents. In humans, high level of aflatoxin exposure results to hepatic necrosis, cirrhosis and even liver cancer. The toxin is produced by molds, most notably Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, which grow on certain cereals including maize, wheat and rice.
Based on different climate change scenarios, the aim of the project is to gather and analyze data on aflatoxin B1 in order to build predictive models, define scenarios and create maps highlighting potential future contamination of cereal crops. EFSA says that the results will help to inform any future work in this area and give an indication of potential emerging food contamination by mycotoxins in the EU due to climate change.
For more information, visit http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_locale-1178620753812_1211902566559.htm
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