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This document reviews toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins found in foods and feeds in West Africa. Aspergillus, Fusarium, and Penicillium are the most common toxigenic fungi in the region that can contaminate crops like maize, rice, peanuts and produce dangerous mycotoxins. Only four countries in West Africa currently have regulations for mycotoxin levels in foods and feeds. The review examines studies on the fungi and mycotoxins found in various food commodities widely consumed in West Africa.

Author

Nahum Timothy

Language

EN