According to the recent reports reviewed and released by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) on the health effects of
aflatoxins and fumonisins, an estimated 500 million of the poorest in
sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia are exposed to the pervasive
natural toxins, aflatoxins and fumonisins, by eating a staple diet of
groundnuts, maize, and other cereals. The report contrasts with that of the
developed countries, where people and livestock are protected by good agricultural
practices, regulation, and legislation.
Posted by Dr. Tim Sandle