Public health risk associated with the co-occurrence of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in spices, herbs, and nuts in Lebanon

• Main Authors: Rouaa Daou (Author), Maha Hoteit (Author), Khlood Bookari (Author), Karine Joubrane (Author), Lydia Rabbaa Khabbaz (Author), Ali Ismail (Author), Richard G. Maroun (Author), André el Khoury (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundAflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A are mycotoxins produced by filamentous fungi that attack crops on field and storage. Both mycotoxins present a risk on public health since aflatoxin B1 is a hepatotoxic and hepatocarcinogenic agent while ochratoxin A can be nephrotoxic. Those mycotoxins can be...