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  • Mycology
  • Toxicology

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  • Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungal species, posing a significant global food safety concern.
  • These low molecular weight compounds accumulate in agro-food products, particularly cereals, affecting both human and animal health.
  • Approximately 25% of global food and feed are contaminated with mycotoxins, leading to substantial health risks and economic losses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the widespread issue of mycotoxin contamination in food and feed.
  • To emphasize the health risks associated with consuming mycotoxin-contaminated cereals, a staple food for a large portion of the world's population.
  • To underscore the economic and social impact of mycotoxin contamination exceeding regulatory limits.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing data on mycotoxin occurrence and impact.
  • Analysis of the influence of climate change on fungal development and mycotoxin production.
  • Identification of emerging challenges and research needs in mycotoxin management.

Main Results:

  • Mycotoxin contamination is a pervasive problem, with cereals being highly susceptible.
  • Climate change is altering the dynamics of fungal toxigenesis, leading to new contamination patterns.
  • Existing diagnostic tools and knowledge of toxigenic fungi biology are insufficient to address emerging challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Mycotoxin contamination represents a major global health and economic threat.
  • Effective control strategies require enhanced diagnostic tools, a deeper understanding of toxigenic fungi, and international collaboration.
  • Raising awareness about mycotoxin hazards and economic costs is crucial for implementing control measures worldwide.