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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. toxins
  3. microbial toxins
  4. mycotoxins
  5. ochratoxins
  6. ochratoxin A
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. toxins
  3. microbial toxins
  4. mycotoxins
  5. ochratoxins
  6. ochratoxin A
  1. Fields of Study
  2. toxins
  3. microbial toxins
  4. mycotoxins
  5. ochratoxins
  6. ochratoxin A
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. toxins
  3. microbial toxins
  4. mycotoxins
  5. ochratoxins
  6. ochratoxin A
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. toxins
  3. microbial toxins
  4. mycotoxins
  5. ochratoxins
  6. ochratoxin A

Preferred term

ochratoxin A

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Produced by Aspergillus sp. (A. ochraceus) and Penicillium sp. (P. viridicatum). Highest levels usually found in cereal grains (corn, barley, wheat and rye). At least nine ochratoxins identified, but ochratoxin A is the most common and has the greatest toxicological significance. Nephrotoxic and a suspected carcinogen. No FDA action, advisory or guidance levels established for ochratoxin A in US feed.

    Source: US, Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/55588

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