The training covers the following topics:

Ø  Introduction to aflatoxins and their related health issues

Ø  Aspergillus contamination at the orchard level and postharvest level

Ø  Preventing techniques at the pre- and postharvest stages

Ø  Control methods at pistachio processing plants

Ø  Currently available aflatoxin decontamination methods

The presentation will be in English, but slides are both in English & Spanish.

Location: Zymex Industries lnc. (168 Hawk Dr. Merced CA 95341)

Time:  Friday, January 28th at 1:00 pm

The space is limited, so please RSVP with the organizer (lafsahhejri@ucmerced.edu) in advance.