Mycotoxins in foods and feeds. Their occurrence and significance

In 1973, TPI carried out a world-wide survey to ascertain the data available on aflatoxin contamination of food and feedingstuffs (JONES, 1975). Considerable interest was shown in this work which led us to attempt a similar exercise to determine the situation with respect to mycotoxins generally. It was felt that there was a need for this information which was not immediately available. Questionnaires were distributed to as many organizations as possible and the replies evaluated. The data obtained gives only general indications of the current situation, but it is feld that this information will be of use to those concerned with the subject of mycotoxins.