Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 7 - Agriculture |
Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
Chapter IX - Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), Department of Agriculture |
Part 983 - Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico |
Subpart A - Order Regulating Handling |
Definitions |
§ 983.4 - Aflatoxin.
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§ 983.4 Aflatoxin.
Aflatoxin is one of a group of mycotoxins produced by the molds Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring compounds produced by molds, which can be spread in improperly processed and stored nuts, dried fruits and grains.