Aflatoxin B2

Aflatoxin B2 is another naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by the same species of fungi that produce aflatoxin B1, namely Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxin B2 is structurally similar to aflatoxin B1, but it is considered to be less toxic and less potent as a carcinogen. However, it can still be harmful to human and animal health, and it is regulated by many countries and organizations along with other aflatoxins. Aflatoxin B2 can also contaminate crops such as peanuts, corn, cottonseed, and tree nuts, particularly in warm and humid conditions, and efforts are made to prevent its contamination in food and feed.