mycotoxins and Molds have considerable worldwide significance in terms of public health, agriculture, and economics.Toxins produced by molds are known as mycotoxins (myco=fungal). Molds and Mycotoxins The group of societies and agricultural scientists from across the United States, has estimated that in the United States alone$20 million is lost annually on just one crop, peanuts, contaminated with just one mycotoxin, aflatoxin. Obvious mold growth causes rejection of the food, whereas mold growth that is not obvious can leave noxious mycotoxins that render the food harmful when eaten. Molds and mycotoxins growth Molds grow at moisture levels lower than the bacterial growth , although heat and high relative humidity sharply increase growth rates . Any food on which molds have grown can potentially contain mycotoxins. Some examples include fruit juice, yogurt, sour cream, cheese, bread, grains, nuts, cured meats, and jams. However, not all molds produce...