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Indicators for early identification of re-emerging mycotoxins
Authors: van der Fels-Klerx HJ, Dekkers S, Kandhai MC, Jeurissen SMF, Booij CJH, de Heer C
- Journals: NJAS - Wageningen Journal of Life Sciences
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- Year: 2010
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The aim of this study was to select the most important indicators for early identification of re-emerging mycotoxins in wheat; maize; peanuts and tree nuts. The study was based on a holistic approach and; consequently; potential indicators were evaluated not only from the food production chain but also from other influential sectors. The study comprised a literature review followed by an expert judgement study. The expert study consisted of a series of individual interviews and a workshop. It used a panel of 25 experts from the Netherlands. The selected indicators for the model commodity wheat included relative humidity; temperature; transport and storage conditions; crop rotation; crop variety; tillage practice; and drying of the kernel. For maize; peanuts and tree nuts; the first three indicators were found to be most important. The results of this study will be used in the development of models for early identification of re-emerging mycotoxins in wheat; maize; peanuts and tree nuts. Such models may be useful for risk managers from feed and food industry and/or governmental authorities to facilitate pro-active feed and/or food safety management.