Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by mold or fungus in the grain during field or storage. Typically triggered by seasonal abnormalities, these toxins can cause serious adverse effects in humans and animals that consume them. Mycotoxins, aflatoxins, are considered carcinogens and are strictly regulated and controlled by FDA and EU legal limits.

Neogen® offers the most comprehensive mycotoxin test kits to detect aflatoxin, aflatoxin M1, deoxynvalenol (DON), fumonisin, ochratoxin, T-2 / HT-2 and zearalenone. Training and equipment required are minimal.

Monitoring the presence and frequency of recurrence of mycotoxins is typically carried out at the point of grain intake and during storage. A powerful screening program at the point of receipt helps the administrator to determine whether the loading is acceptable, reduced or redirected to a particular type of production depending on mycotoxin levels.

In addition to mycotoxin test kits, Neogen also offers mycotoxin reference material (MRM) and proficiency testing programs that evaluate and validate mycotoxin test procedures.