Heat, drought, and contamination can undo a season’s work, making technical knowledge and training in pistachio growing as critical as water itself.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — While half the global population relies on rice as a staple, about 15 percent of rice produced each year is contaminated by potentially fatal aflatoxins. Seeing this threaten ...

Nuts are seen as a healthy snack, but even a small helping size is packed with calories and cholesterol. In fact, certain nuts have demonstrated links to elevated colon cancer risks.

Corn, a staple food crop consumed by billions of people and animals worldwide, is frequently contaminated by the fungal toxin aflatoxin B1, a highly potent carcinogen produced by the fungus ...

Milk consumption is common in most households, with a cup of milk tea being a staple in homes and offices every morning. However, the safety of that milk is a concern. Globally, an estimated 600 ...

The rate of aflatoxin contaminated food, especially in maize and milk, has been on the increase. [Standard] Rising cases of cervical cancer in Kenya have been linked to consumption of food, especially ...

Mycotoxins, such as aflatoxins, fumonisins, and deoxynivalenol, are toxic chemical substances produced by certain species of fungi that can develop in crops. Maira Duffeck, Extension row crop ...

Aflatoxins, a group of toxic compounds produced by certain fungi, are posing a grave threat to agricultural crops in East Africa. These toxins are commonly found on crops such as maize (corn), peanuts ...

Researchers have demonstrated a promising sterilization technique that uses X-ray irradiation to reduce Aspergillus flavus viability in contaminated corn. This method achieves sterilization without ...

Spices are a great way to enhance the flavor of your food. However, certain spices, depending on where they are from, how they are packaged, and their age, may lead to increased colon cancer risks.