Mycotoxins in Tree Nuts & Dried Fruits: What You Need to Know
Disclaimer: This content came from a DFA member-only refresher training. DFA of California Mycotoxins remain one of the most significant food safety challenges for the dried fruit and tree nut industries […]
Aflatoxin Guide for Almonds and Pistachios
For growers and handlers alike, aflatoxin is a significant hazard to your nut products. While aflatoxins pose a greater risk to developing countries than first world countries, they are carcinogenic […]
The Value of Proactive Mycotoxin Prevention in the Age of the Food Safety Modernization Act [Part 3]
This is the final installment of a three-part series on Mycotoxins written by VICAM. If you missed a segment of this series, check out part one and part two. THE ROLE […]
The Value of Proactive Mycotoxin Prevention in the Age of the Food Safety Modernization Act [Part 1]
This article was originally written by Vicam. INTRODUCTION Full implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ushers in a new regulatory climate that raises profound implications for every food […]
Patulin in Fruit
Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by several different genera of fungi, including Aspergillus, Penicillium and Byssochlamys. It is most commonly associated with moldy apples, but patulin has been detected in […]