Ochratoxin A
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Ochratoxin A is a other — Toxin (mycotoxin) produced by Aspergillus species; contaminant of foods
Also: OTA
What it does
Toxin (mycotoxin) produced by Aspergillus species; contaminant of foods
Where you'll see it
improperly stored grains, pork products, coffee, wine grapes, dried grapes; human blood and breast milk
What the research says
Potentially carcinogenic to humans. Causes immunosuppression and immunotoxicity. Kidney damage. One of the most abundant food-contaminating mycotoxins worldwide.
Regulatory status
- Notes: JECFA retained PTWI of 100 ng/kg bw
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It is potentially carcinogenic to humans and can cause immunosuppression and immunotoxicity