/>i- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Mycotoxins in Domestic and Imported Foods Compliance Program to include the monitoring of additional mycotoxins of regulatory interest in human foods, specifically T-2/HT-2 toxins and zearalenone. The update also reflects the transitions by FDA regulatory laboratories to a multi-mycotoxin method for analysis in human foods. This allows FDA to obtain results for multiple mycotoxins in a single sample analysis.
- T-2/HT-2 toxins and zearalenone are both mycotoxins produced by Fusarium molds. They are found in contaminated grains, such as wheat, rye, oat, and barley. Contamination by T-2/HT-2 toxins may cause human health issues if consumed, such as high fever, gastrointestinal problems, and hemorrhage. Zearalenone has been linked to reproductive and non-reproductive effects in humans and animals. Contamination generally occurs when grains are not stored or dried properly.
- The data gained by the mycotoxins compliance program will support enforcement actions, risk assessments, and international activities, as well as provide information on mycotoxin incidence, the extent of contamination, and co-occurrence.
FDA Updates Mycotoxins in Domestic and Imported Human Foods Compliance Program
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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