Chilli not only meets domestic consumption but also helps in earning foreign exchange. Aflatoxin is a chemical produced in chillies due to fungal causal organisms i.e., aspergillus flavus and ...

Coles is recalling two of its homebrand peanut butter products over concerns they have been contaminated with aflatoxin, a toxic chemical linked to liver cancer.

High traces of aflatoxins, a poisonous substance produced by certain fungi capable of causing cancer, have been detected in chilli samples collected from various places in Guntur city.

Aflatoxin is a potent natural toxin and carcinogen produced by the Aspergillus fungus. It’s found in corn, dried chilli, and peanuts. Peanuts are carefully tested in western countries. But ...

It is surprising, then, to discover that chilli powder is itself susceptible to mould that can produce aflatoxin, thought to be a potent carcinogen.

According to the National Cancer Institute, exposure to aflatoxins is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer. The chillies are sold in all major supermarkets and some Asian supermarkets.

Prompted by the discovery of high levels of potential carcinogenic aflatoxins in its popular paprika spice, Hungary banned sales of the ingredient in October last year. Spurred on by the Hungarian ...

SINGAPORE: A recall has been issued for a batch of Earthen Pot brand chilli powder over the presence of aflatoxins exceeding the maximum regulation standards. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on ...

Issuing a statement, the ministry noted that Aflatoxin chemicals are produced in chillies due to fungus, making chillies unsuitable for consumption. At present, tests are being carried out for atleast ...

The European Union has imposed a ban on the import of red chillies from Pakistan as the commodity has been found infected with fungal disease Aflatoxin.

It is surprising, then, to discover that chilli powder is itself susceptible to mould that can produce aflatoxin, thought to be a potent carcinogen.