Aflatoxins: Complete Guide to Mycotoxins, Food Safety, and Public Health
This comprehensive course dossier provides an in-depth exploration of aflatoxins, one of the most dangerous families of mycotoxins affecting food safety and human health worldwide. Structured into 10 detailed modules, the course covers the definition and classification of aflatoxins, sources of contamination in crops and food, their toxicological effects on humans and animals, and the major risks they pose to public health. It also examines international regulations, modern detection methods, and effective prevention and control strategies. Through case studies and scientific insights, this dossier is an essential resource for students, researchers, food industry professionals, and public health experts who want to understand and combat aflatoxin contamination in agriculture and the food chain.
