Considerable research remains to be done on processes that could reduce the level of Fusarium mycotoxin contamination in the milling and fermentation of grain byproducts.

Considerable research remains to be done on processes that could reduce the level of Fusarium mycotoxin contamination in the milling and fermentation of grain byproducts. Removing damaged grains using density segregation or aspiration before processing are under consideration. Additional product treatments, such as washing the product to remove water-soluble toxins, may be viable in lowering toxin levels to acceptable concentrations. In addition, the reliability of analytical techniques for processed foods must be improved. Procedures for raw grains usually aren't reliable for products arising from different processing techniques. Contact: G.A. Bennett, Mycotoxin Research, USDA/ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Peoria, IL 61604. Phone: [phone]. Fax: [phone].