The alflatoxins are a group of toxic and carcinogenic chemicals produced by certain species of aspergillus. They can be found in any environment that is suitable for the growth of the mold, such as soil, hay, grains and vegetation. They are commonly found in improperly stored plant foodstuffs of all types including corn, peanuts, rice and wheat. The chemicals can survive processing and occasionally find their way into processed foods. They can also be passed on to animals that feed on contaminated food and passed on in the food chain in both meat and eggs.
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