A mycotoxin is a toxic metabolite produced some fungi, commonly known as molds. Mycotoxins contaminate maize and food, and thus pose a serious health risk. The factors favoring mycotoxin contamination are poorly known. A study by Liu et al. show that the main factors for contamination include less strict receiving and inspection criteria, inappropriate storage conditions and poor processing practices. The critical control points for mycotoxin management in the supply chain of maize and maize-based feed, are feed mill receiving, storage and feed processing.
