ochratoxin A

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-004544",
  "term": "ochratoxin A",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "Produced by Aspergillus sp. (A. ochraceus) and Penicillium sp. (P. viridicatum). Highest levels usually found in cereal grains (corn, barley, wheat and rye). At least nine ochratoxins identified, but ochratoxin A is the most common and has the greatest toxicological significance. Nephrotoxic and a suspected carcinogen. No FDA action, advisory or guidance levels established for ochratoxin A in US feed.",
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ochratoxins",
    "ochratoxin B",
    "ochratoxin C"
  ],
  "references": [
    "US Environmental Protection Agency",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "ocratoxina A"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/ochratoxin-a/"
}