Aflatoxin menace in Africa and the way forward

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There has been a lot of interest regarding the role of this fungus-elaborated protein, known to contaminate foodstuff and linked to liver cancer.  Below are advocated approaches to control excess exposure.


Continentally
The Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa, an agency of the African union commission oversees efforts in the continent so as to ensure economic viability of crops grown in the region.

Farmers
Aflasafe, a safer fungus that competes with Aspergillus spp that produces the deleterious toxin is sprayed on plants on the farm... which helps to prevent this from forming.

Post harvest:
Ensure crops are dried and kept in cool environments
When processing remove contaminated crops
Store safe throughout till consumption

Individually
When processed for consumption, do not leave products for more than 1 month except storage is ideal
Eat detoxifying foods
Change your beverages to ones you are sure of non contamination

NGL

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