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Serbia: Only 7% corn afected by aflatoxin

27-12-2012.

According to Serbian Ministry of Agriculture, only 7% of corn has aflatoxin above usual levels. In December 2012, Ministry ordered independent quality analysis to determine aflatoxin in corn from all major silos players on the market, including major corn exporters and storage houses. New analysis show that...

aflatoxin levels are higher only in 7% of samples. This is excellent news and Serbia must now work hard to restore reputation as exporter of quality corn for human consumption. Present exports are already influenced but hopefully will pick up after the holidays, if not distracted by winter conditions.