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The mycotoxins described in this chapter, as symptoms of biodeterioration, are acutely toxic, carcinogenic, immunosuppressive and oestrogenic; and have been the cause of serious human and/or animal diseases. The potential immunosuppressive role of mycotoxins in the aetiology of human disease is an especially important issue which requires further careful study. Every effort must be made to minimise the occurrence of mycotoxins in food and feed grains.
Undoubtedly, the implementation of improved handling and quality control procedures will have a significant effect on the incidence of mycotoxins in important foods and feeds throughout the world.