Mycotoxin tests are more accurate, easier to use and faster than ever before, giving testing companies a better look about the global distribution of the toxins. The mycotoxin testing company DSM-Firmenich, released its World Mycotoxin Survey for January to December 2023. Here are some of the most interesting findings from the report.
- 95 countries participated, 23,808 samples taken, 113,558 analyses performed.
- 98% of samples contained 10 or more mycotoxins and metabolites.
- 47 average number of mycotoxins and metabolites per sample.
- 9.8 out of 10 samples contaminated with fusarium toxins.
Risk Level: The risk level expresses the percentage of samples testing positive for at least one mycotoxin above the threshold level in parts per billion (ppb).
| Region | Total risk |
| North America | 81% |
| Central America | 78% |
| South America | 52% |
| Central Europe | 44% |
| Northern Europe | 43% |
| Middle East/North Africa | 38% |
| Eastern Europe | 27% |
| Southern Europe | 66% |
| Central Asia | 50% |
| China/Taiwan | 85% |
| East Asia | 43% |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 68% |
| South Africa | 72% |
| South Asia | 88% |
| Oceania | 42% |
| Southeast Asia | 58% |
| East Asia | 43% |
*Data from DSM-Firmenich’s World Mycotoxin Survey, The Global Threat January – December 2023
