Toxin sparks organic scare.

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  • Author(s): Farrar, Steve
  • Source:
    Times Higher Education Supplement. 10/31/2003, Issue 1613, p2-2. 1/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      FUMONISINS; MYCOTOXINS; PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of mycotoxins; TOXINS; CORN
    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED Kingdom
    • Abstract:
      Reports that high levels of a fungal toxin have been found in organic maize products sold in British shops. Reaction of top scientists on the discovery; Association of fumonisin consumption which is produced by the mould fusarium with liver cancer and immune system damage in laboratory animals; Call on the Food Standards Agency to conduct research into potential problem.