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Second House ProductsPrevention from Aflatoxin Growth

A- The most favorable conditions for Aflatoxin Production are: 

  1- Temperature & Humidity

Conditions  Outside Area   Inside The Grain
Temperature   
 30-55 degree celcius
26-38 degree celcius
Humidity
85%
>18%

 2- Damage by insects and mites

B- Most Efficient methods considered as " PREVENTION" of fungal infection and aflatoxin:

  • Proper storage conditions
  • Control of Insect Damage
  • Fumigation to stop/reduce growth

This newsletter is selected by Second House Products Food Safety Team.
For more information and or clarification on the above topics, please do not hesitate to contact our Food safety Team  at: qa@secondhouseprod.com (August 2009)
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