aflatoxin
noun
af·la·tox·in
ˌa-flə-ˈtäk-sən 
: any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that are produced especially in stored agricultural crops (such as peanuts) by molds (such as Aspergillus flavus)
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As well, the fungal toxin aflatoxin continues to harm the domestic peanut supply.
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Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Another concern is aflatoxins, toxins from certain fungi that can grow on peanuts, tree nuts, and other crops like corn.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Chlorophyll also protects against aflatoxins, the poisons present in mold.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Peanuts can be contaminated by Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that produces the toxin aflatoxin.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
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Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Another concern is aflatoxins, toxins from certain fungi that can grow on peanuts, tree nuts, and other crops like corn.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Chlorophyll also protects against aflatoxins, the poisons present in mold.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Peanuts can be contaminated by Aspergillus flavus, a fungus that produces the toxin aflatoxin.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
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aflatoxin
noun
af·la·tox·in
ˌaf-lə-ˈtäk-sən
: any of several carcinogenic mycotoxins that are produced especially in stored agricultural crops (as peanuts) by molds (as Aspergillus flavus)
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