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Old 01-09-2006, 09:40 PM   #2
yorkieusa
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Aflatoxin is a potent carcinogen. The fungus (genus Aspergillus) that secretes aflatoxin enters the plant, usually, through the wounds left by an insect pest, since most plants have a hard outer layer that acts as a barrier to fungi. Once inside the plant, the fungus can reach all parts of the plant, including its seeds. Our grain supply is routinely screened to detect and eliminate aflatoxin, but it is a serious cause of illness and death in developing countries which have fewer food safety regulations. Some plant scientists are trying to develop transgenic corn with a gene for an enzyme which breaks down aflatoxin.

http://members.tripod.com/c_rader0/aflatox.htm

Yes. I will continue to feed it. Since there is no corn in it, there is nothing to worry about IMO.
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