The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday warned Nigerians about the presence of mycotoxins, a toxic substance in foods and feeds.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, gave the warning at a workshop organised by the agency in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday for stakeholders in the South-West .

The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the forum was organised in collaboration with the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan.

Represented by the agency’s Director of Laboratory Services, Mrs. Stella Denloye, Orhii said the substance could cause liver cancer.

He added that the need to create awareness was necessary in view of the dangers inherent in the consumption of the substance.

The DG said, “Records have shown that there are concerted efforts all over the world directed at the introduction of preventive strategies to reduce the risks associated with aflatoxin contamination.

“These efforts are seen from the backdrop of introduction of mitigation products and stringent monitoring and control measures of the quality of food products by national and international control authorities.”

Source: Punch