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Not to be confused withAlpha toxin.
Chemical structure ofaflatoxin B1

Aflatoxinsare variouspoisonouscarcinogensandmutagensthat are produced by certainmolds,particularlyAspergillusspecies mainly byAspergillus flavusandAspergillus parasiticus.According to theUSDA,"They are probably the best known and most intensively researchedmycotoxinsin the world. "[1]The fungi grow in soil, decaying vegetation and variousstaple foodstuffs and commoditiessuch as hay,maize,peanuts,coffee,wheat,millet,sorghum,cassava,rice,chili peppers,cottonseed,tree nuts,sesame seeds,sunflower seeds,and various cereal grains and oil seeds. In short, the relevant fungi grow on almost any crop or food. When such contaminated food is processed or consumed, the aflatoxins enter the general food supply. They have been found in both pet and human foods, as well as in feedstocks for agricultural animals. Animals fed contaminated food can pass aflatoxin transformation products into milk, milk products, and meat.[2]For example, contaminated poultry feed is the suspected source of aflatoxin-contaminated chicken meat and eggs in Pakistan.[3]

Children are particularly vulnerable to aflatoxin exposure, which is linked toimmune suppression,stunted growth,[4]delayed development,[5]aflatoxicosis,[6]food spoilageandliver cancer.Some studies have reported an association between childhood stunting and aflatoxin exposure, although this link has not been consistently detected in all studies.[7][8][9][10]Furthermore, a causal relationship between childhood stunting and aflatoxin exposure has yet to be conclusively shown by epidemiological studies, though such investigations are underway.[11][12][13]Adults have a higher tolerance to exposure, but are also at risk. No animal species is known to be immune. Aflatoxins are among the mostcarcinogenicsubstances known.[14]After entering the body, aflatoxins may be metabolized by the liver to a reactiveepoxideintermediate or hydroxylated to become the less harmful aflatoxin M1.

Aflatoxin poisoning most commonly results from ingestion, but the most toxic aflatoxin compound, B1,can permeate through the skin.[15]

TheUnited States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) action levels for aflatoxin present in food orfeedis 20 to 300ppb.[16]The FDA has had occasion to declare both human and pet food recalls as a precautionary measure to prevent exposure.

The term "aflatoxin" is derived from the name of the speciesAspergillus flavus,in which some of the compounds first were discovered. A new disease was identified with unknown characteristics in England during the 1950s and 1960s, which increased turkey mortality. Later, aflatoxin was recognized in 1960 in England as a causative agent of the mysteriousTurkey ‘X’ disease that causes excessive mortality in turkey poults.[17]Aflatoxins form one of the major groupings ofmycotoxins,and apart fromAspergillus flavusvarious members of the group of compounds occur in species such asAspergillus parasiticus,Aspergillus pseudocaelatus,Aspergillus pseudonomius,andAspergillus nomius.[18]

Major types and their metabolites

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Aflatoxin B1is considered the most toxic and is produced by bothAspergillus flavusandAspergillus parasiticus.Aflatoxin M1is present in the fermentation broth ofAspergillus parasiticus,but it and aflatoxin M2are also produced when an infected liver metabolizes aflatoxin B1and B2.

  • Aflatoxin B1and B2(AFB), produced byA. flavusandA. parasiticus
  • Aflatoxin G1and G2(AFG), produced by some Group IIA. flavusandAspergillus parasiticus[19]
  • Aflatoxin M1(AFM1), metabolite of aflatoxin B1in humans and animals (exposure innglevels may come from a mother's milk)
  • Aflatoxin M2,metabolite of aflatoxin B2in milk of cattle fed on contaminated foods[20]
  • Aflatoxicol (AFL): metabolite produced by breaking down the lactone ring
  • Aflatoxin Q1(AFQ1), major metabolite of AFB1inin vitroliver preparations of other higher vertebrates[21]

AFM, AFQ, and AFL retain the possibility to become an epoxide. Nevertheless, they appear much less capable of causingmutagenesisthan the unmetabolized toxin.[22]

Contamination conditions

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Aflatoxins are produced by bothAspergillus flavusandAspergillus parasiticus,which are common forms of 'weedy' molds widespread in nature. The presence of those molds does not always indicate that harmful levels of aflatoxin are present, but does indicate a significant risk. The molds can colonize and contaminate food before harvest or during storage, especially following prolonged exposure to a high-humidity environment, or to stressful conditions such as drought. Aflatoxin contamination is increasing in crops such asmaizeas a result ofclimate changecreating better conditions for these molds.[23][24]

The native habitat ofAspergillusis in soil, decaying vegetation,hay,and grains undergoing microbiological deterioration, but it invades all types of organic substrates whenever conditions are favorable for its growth. Favorable conditions for production of aflatoxins include highmoisture content(at least 7%) and temperatures from 55 to 104 °F (13 to 40 °C) [optimum 27 to 30 °C (81 to 86 °F)].[25][26]Aflatoxins have been isolated from all major cereal crops, and from sources as diverse as peanut butter and cannabis. The staple commodities regularly contaminated with aflatoxins include cassava, chilies, corn, cotton seed, millet, peanuts, rice, sorghum, sunflower seeds, tree nuts, wheat, and a variety of spices intended for human or animal consumption. Aflatoxin transformation products are sometimes found in eggs, milk products, and meat when animals are fed contaminated grains.[2][27]

A study conducted inKenyaandMalifound that the predominant practices for drying and storage of maize were inadequate in minimizing exposure to aflatoxins.[28]

Organic crops, which are not treated withfungicides,may be more susceptible to contamination with aflatoxins.[29]

Shine emitted by aflatoxins under ultraviolet light at right. At left, the same fruit under natural light.

Prevention

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A primary means of limiting risk from aflatoxins in the food supply isfood hygienein the commercial commodity supply chain, such as rejecting moldy grain for use infood processingplants and testing of batches of ingredients for aflatoxin levels before adding them to the mix. Regulatory agencies such as the FDA set limits on acceptable levels.Grain dryingitself, which isnecessary for viable combine harvesting in many regions,lays the fundamentals for this effort by preventing stored grain from being too damp in the first place.

There is very limited evidence to show that agricultural and nutritional education can reduce exposure to aflatoxin in low to middle income countries.[30]

Pathology

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No animal species is known to be immune to theacute toxiceffects of aflatoxins. Adult humans have a high tolerance for aflatoxin exposure and rarely succumb to acute aflatoxicosis,[31]but children are particularly affected, and their exposure can lead to stunted growth and delayed development, in addition to all the symptoms mentioned below.[5]

High-level aflatoxin exposure produces an acutehepaticnecrosis(acute aflatoxicosis), resulting later incirrhosisorcarcinoma of the liver.Acute liver failure is made manifest bybleeding,edema,alteration in digestion, changes to the absorption and/or metabolism of nutrients, and mental changes and/orcoma.[31]

Chronic,subclinicalexposure does not lead to symptoms so dramatic as acute aflatoxicosis. Chronic exposure increases the risk of developing liver and gallbladder cancer,[32]as aflatoxin metabolites mayintercalateinto DNA andalkylatethe bases through its epoxidemoiety.This is thought to cause mutations in thep53gene, an important gene in preventing cell cycle progression when there are DNA mutations, or signalingapoptosis(programmed cell death). These mutations seem to affect some base pair locations more than others, for example, the third base of codon 249 of the p53 gene appears to be more susceptible to aflatoxin-mediated mutations than nearby bases.[33]As with other DNA-alkylating agents, Aflatoxin B1can cause immune suppression, and exposure to it is associated with an increasedviral loadinHIVpositive individuals.[34][35]

The expression of aflatoxin-related diseases is influenced by factors such as species, age, nutrition, sex, and the possibility of concurrent exposure to other toxins. The main target organ in mammals is the liver, so aflatoxicosis primarily is a hepatic disease. Conditions increasing the likelihood of aflatoxicosis in humans include limited availability of food, environmental conditions that favour mould growth on foodstuffs, and lack of regulatory systems for aflatoxin monitoring and control.[36]

A regular diet includingapiaceous vegetables,such ascarrots,parsnips,celery,andparsleymay reduce thecarcinogeniceffects of aflatoxin.[37]

There is no specific antidote for aflatoxicosis. Symptomatic and supportive care tailored to the severity of the liver disease may include intravenous fluids with dextrose, active vitamin K, B vitamins, and a restricted, but high-quality protein diet with adequate carbohydrate content.

In other animals

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In dogs, aflatoxin has potential to lead to liver disease. Low levels of aflatoxin exposure require continuous consumption for several weeks to months in order for signs of liver dysfunction to appear.[38]Some articles have suggested the toxic level in dog food is 100–300 ppb and requires continuous exposure or consumption for a few weeks to months to develop aflatoxicosis.[39]No information is available to suggest that recovered dogs will later succumb to an aflatoxin-induced disease.

Turkeys are extremely susceptible to aflatoxicosis. Recent studies have revealed that this is due to the efficientcytochrome P450mediated metabolism of aflatoxin B1in the liver of turkeys and deficientglutathione-S-transferasemediated detoxification.[40][41]

Some studies on pregnant hamsters showed a significant relationship between exposure of aflatoxin B1(4 mg/kg, single dose) and the appearance ofdevelopmental anomaliesin their offspring.[42]

In 2005, Diamond Pet Foods discovered aflatoxin in a product manufactured at their facility inGaston, South Carolina.[43][44]In 23 states, Diamond voluntarily recalled 19 products formulated with corn and manufactured in the Gaston facility. Testing of more than 2,700 finished product samples conducted by laboratories confirmed that only two date codes of two adult dog formulas had the potential to be toxic.[45]

In December 2020 and January 2021, Midwestern Pet Foods recalled dog food that contained fatal levels of aflatoxin.[46]As many as 70 dogs had died from aflatoxin poisoning by January 12, 2021.[47]

Schematic summarizing the major AFB1 and AFM1 contamination/exposure routes and adverse health effects to human.

Detection in humans

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There are two principal techniques that have been used most often to detect levels of aflatoxin in humans.

The first method is measuring the AFB1-guanineadductin the urine of subjects. The presence of this breakdown product indicates exposure to aflatoxin B1during the past 24 hours. This technique measures only recent exposure, however. Due to thehalf-lifeof this metabolite, the level of AFB1-guanine measured may vary from day to day, based on diet, it is not ideal for assessing long-term exposure.

Another technique that has been used is a measurement of the AFB1-albuminadduct level in the blood serum. This approach provides a more integrated measure of exposure over several weeks or months.

List of outbreaks

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Aflatoxin timeline from 1960 to 2021

International sources of commercialpeanut butter,cooking oils(e.g.olive,peanutandsesame oil), andcosmeticshave been identified as contaminated with aflatoxin.[48][49][50]In some instances,liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry(LC–MS/MS), and other analytical methods, revealed a range from 48% to 80% of selected product samples as containing detectable quantities of aflatoxin. In many of these contaminated food products, the aflatoxin exceeded the safe limits of the U.S.Food and Drug Administration(FDA), or other regulatory agency.[49][50][51]

  • 1960 Outbreak of Turkey ‘X’ disease in England and Aflatoxin discovery
  • 1961 IdentifiedAspergillus flavusassociated with toxicity of groundnuts
  • 1962 Studies conducted on physicochemical properties of aflatoxins, Aflatoxin B and G identified in TLC analysis, and Isolation and synthesis of crystalline aflatoxins.
  • 1963 Aflatoxin B2, G1, and G2 were identified and chemically characterized as Difurocoumarin derivatives
  • 1965 FDA approved the first regulation on aflatoxins 30 μg/kg
  • 1966 Milk toxins were designated as AFM1 and AFM2 and AFM1 was detected in Milk, Urine, Kidney, and liver
  • 1973 Poland: 10 died following the opening of thetomb of Casimir IV Jagiellon,which contained aflatoxin-producing molds.[52]
  • 2004 Kenya: acute outbreak of aflatoxicosis resulting from ingestion of contaminated maize, 125 confirmed deaths.[53]
  • February–March 2013: Romania, Serbia, Croatia imported into western Europe –2013 aflatoxin contamination.
  • February 2013: Iowa contamination.[54]
  • 2014 (ongoing):NepalandBangladesh,neonatal exposures, found inumbilical cordblood.[55]
  • 2019 Kenya: five brands of maize flour recalled due to contamination.[56]
  • 2021 US: Contamination of pet food manufactured by Midwestern Pet Food, causing the deaths of at least 70 dogs.[57]
  • 2021 Sri Lanka: contaminated coconut oil released for public consumption by local government.[58]
  • 2023 Kenya: lactating women exposure of dietary aflatoxin among mothers of children with children 0-6 months.
  • 2024 South Africa: The National Consumer Commission recalled various peanut butter brands due to contamination

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