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- Title
Fumonisins in China: update on occurrence, epidemiology, exposure and regulation.
- Authors
Chen, J.; Jia, Z.; Song, J.; Yuan, Y.; Zhang, L.
- Abstract
Fumonisins (FBs) are one of the most frequently occurring mycotoxins in China. FBs have attracted worldwide attention because of the significant economic losses they cause as well as their impact on human health and animal productivity. FBs have been associated with high incidences of oesophageal and liver cancer in several areas in China. However, the extrapolation of the effects of FBs on humans has always been inaccurate, which can be explained by the lack of adequate food consumption data, lack of knowledge about related health risks associated with specifically proposed limits, and the possibility of synergism with other mycotoxins present in the same food commodities. Domestic legislation is necessary to control contamination by FBs. The assessment of fumonisin exposure and development of preventative strategies in China depend not only on the determination of fumonisin levels in food contributors but also on the distinct dietary patterns of a specific population. Although limited data is available, this review aims to critically evaluate the extent of fumonisin contamination in China as well as epidemiologic studies and human exposure estimates. This review also aims to establish perspectives to aid future research and legislation.
- Subjects
CHINA; FUMONISINS; EPIDEMIOLOGY; MYCOTOXINS; FOOD consumption; HEALTH risk assessment
- Publication
Quality Assurance & Safety of Crops & Foods, 2015, Vol 7, Issue 1, p63
- ISSN
1757-8361
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3920/QAS2012.0230