Tests carried out by East African Community (EAC) standards experts have confirmed the presence of high aflatoxin levels in Ugandan maize earlier rejected by South Sudan authorities. Aflatoxins are a group of naturally occurring mycotoxins (toxic compounds produced by molds) that are primarily produced by two species of fungi: Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These molds can grow on crops such as peanuts, maize (corn), cottonseed, and tree nuts, particularly in warm and humid climates. Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens, and long-term exposure to them can have serious health implications for humans and animals.
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