date:Aug 20, 2012
no recalls were required.
OTA is produced during the storage of crops while DON is produced in crops prior to harvest. Foods significantly contaminated with either could result in negative health effects on the kidneys, or immune system, or cause abdominal pain, vomiting or dizziness.
The CFIA noted that the limits are set at levels far below the amount that could pose a health risk. This is the reason foods with residues or contaminants over maximum limits can still be safe for consumption.
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