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RISK ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES FOR THE EMERGING FOOD SAFETY THREAT OF OCHRATOXIN IN THE UNITED STATES

Objective

1. Survey samples of tree nuts, dried fruits, and spices from retail and other markets for ochratoxin contamination. 2. Isolate and identify ochratoxin-producing fungi from contaminated samples.

Investigators
Palumbo, Jeffrey
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2011
End date
2013
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5325-42000-038-01R
Accession number
421323
Categories
Natural Toxins
Risk Assessment, Management, and Communication
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