date:May 23, 2014
Using data supplied by France, EFSA estimates that a temporary increase in the levels of three mycotoxins deoxynivalenol, fumonisins and zearalenone in maize and maize products is unlikely to impact significantly on public health. However, for some consumers currently estimated total exposure from all sources (including other crops) is already close to what is considered a safe level.
France recently requested a temporary derogation to the maximum levels of these mycotoxins in maize and maize