date:Feb 26, 2013
ophageal cancer and neural tube defects in some geographic areas of the world. The major potential source of FMN in Canadian diets is contaminated corn products.
Guidance documents were published to help industry prevent the contamination of foods and reduce mycotoxin, such as FMN. There are no established maximum levels for FMN in foods in Canada. When elevated levels of FMN are detected, it cautions that further assessment is needed. Health Canadas additional assessment help determine if the