Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by fungi that can contaminate food and feed, causing health problems in animals and humans. These toxins are a major concern for food safety and can cause serious health problems, including cancer, immunosuppression, and reproductive disorders. “EXPOSURE TO MYCOTOXINS CAN HAPPEN EITHER DIRECTLY BY EATING INFECTED FOOD OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANIMALS THAT ARE FED CONTAMINATED FEED” WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION Exposure to mycotoxins is not always the result of food consumption,