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Mycotoxins, which cause undesirable physiological and pathological changes in humans and animals, are secondary metabolites of molds. The consumption of foods that come into contact with mycotoxins causes diseases called mycotoxicosis.
Mycotoxins, which are common in foods of plant and animal origin, can occur before and after harvest, especially in plant products. The presence of mycotoxins in milk and dairy products, such as meat and eggs, is usually caused by the consumption of feeds containing mycotoxins.
It is known that there are 300 different mycotoxins synthesized by mold genera such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Alternaria, Cladosporium and Rhizopus. Ochratoxin A mycotoxin, which is analyzed in food and feed, is accepted as a natural contaminant in many countries. Its presence in legumes, cereals and other plant products, animal feeds, animal meats and human tissues has also been detected in many studies.
OT-A is considered one of the most important mycotoxins found in corn, wheat, barley, oats, peanuts and mixed feeds. For this reason, it is one of the mycotoxin analyzes performed on many products. It should be carried out with the relevant test methods in accredited and authorized laboratories and the suitability of the foods that will reach the consumer should be checked.
