Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
bacteria
protozoa
moulds
viruses
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UPSC IAS – 2013
Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by certain molds, specifically species of *Aspergillus*, most notably *Aspergillus flavus* and *Aspergillus parasiticus*. These molds grow on various food crops, such as maize, peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts, often under conditions of high humidity and temperature and improper storage. Aflatoxins are highly toxic and carcinogenic, and are not typically destroyed by normal cooking temperatures.