Aflatoxin in pecans: Problems and solutions

and Summary The aflatoxin contamination potential in pecans has been clearly demonstrated in the literature. No definitive study has been published indicating the extent of aflatoxin contamination in pecans. Good manufacturing practices can be maintained in culture, drying, sizing, storing, and processing which should reduce the possibility of mold growth or aflatoxin production. Sampling of pecans for aflatoxin analysis would be costly due to the great number of pecan sizes and grades as well as to the high cost of pecans. Surveillance costs could be minimized by incorporating chopping with subsampling.