actually it's mycotoxin~for the record~monsanto

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came across this with a search " mycotoxins in south african corn "

where there was a association of mycotoxin with esophageal cancer,fumonisin b1.

the heading> " mycotoxin~for thr record~monsanto "

interesting heading!

MYCOTOXINS,MONSANTO

http://www.monsanto.com/products/techandsafety/fortherecord_science/2009/mycotox\

ins.asp

Health Effects on both Humans and Animals

Exposure to mycotoxins can occur through contact or inhalation of airborne

particulates and ingestion. Mycotoxin exposure in both farm animals and humans

can impact the immune system and specific organs. Pulmonary hemorrhage,

dermatitis, recurring cold and flulike symptoms, burning/sore throat and

diarrhea are some of the acute symptoms while chronic effects include

carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, central nervous system and immune system damage.

Mycotoxins found in indoor environments can cause coughs, irritation of eye,

skin and respiratory tract, joint ache, headache and fatigue.

Specific effects of mycotoxin exposure in animals include reduced productivity

(lower milk production in dairy cows and egg production in chickens), increased

incidence of disease due to immune-suppression and damage to vital organs.

Additional symptoms are decreased feed utilization and efficiency, jaundice and

anemia, decreased reproductive performance and embryonic death (North Carolina

State Univ #AG-523, 1994).