Climate Change and Aflatoxins Contamination in the Iberian Peninsula

Assunção, Ricardo; Vettorazzi, Ariane; González-Penas, Elena; Martins, Carla

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Authors

Assunção, Ricardo

Vettorazzi, Ariane

González-Penas, Elena

Martins, Carla

Abstract(s)

Climate change constitutes an important driver affecting food sector, and consequently represents a public health issue that deserves particular attention. Under this context, mycotoxins emerge as a particular concern since their prevalence and concentrations in food and feed may vary due to climatic conditions. Aflatoxins, the most toxic mycotoxins, present a particular concern, taking into account the potential health effects arising from human and animal exposure. The present article aims to answer two main questions: Are aflatoxins a concern in the Iberian Peninsula? How the climate change could impact aflatoxins contamination and the risk of human exposure in Iberian Peninsula?

Keywords

Aflatoxins Climate Change Exposure Assessment Food Safety Health Impact Iberian Peninsula Mycotoxins Portugal Spain Segurança Alimentar Avaliação do Risco Toxicologia Saúde Humana