Aflatoxins are highly toxic metabolites of several Aspergillus species widely distributed throughout the environment. These toxins have adverse effects on humans and livestock at a few micrograms per kilogram (μg/kg) concentrations. Kenya has the most recorded outbreaks of aflatoxicosis, that has resulted into death, in Africa.
Event date | 15 Apr 2021 - |
Event location | Nairobi |
Knowledge service | Metadata | Global Food and Nutrition Security | Mycotoxins and food security |