2022 Technical Presentation: Breaking the Mold Mitigating Mycotoxins in Spices
Presented by Professor J. David Miller, Carleton University, at the ASTA 2022 Regulatory Workshop on September 12, 2022, this session explores the science of mycotoxin formation, safety, and mitigation in agricultural commodities and provide considerations for the spice supply chain.
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