Sterigmatocystin and aflatoxin B 1 contamination of corn, soybean meal, and formula feed in Japan

In conclusion, no correlation was observed between the mean concentrations of STC contamination in formula feed (0.97 μg/kg) and in corn (1.2 μg/kg) and the blending rate (approximately 50%). The rate of STC contamination in the formula feed (43%) was higher than that in corn (14%). Therefore, it is likely that ingredients other than corn contribute to the contamination of formula feed with STC. In this study, regarding STC, problematic samples were not found.
Source: Mycotoxin Research - Category: Toxicology Source Type: research