Deoxynivalenol: An Overview on Occurrence, Chemistry, Biosynthesis, Health Effects and Its Detection, Management, and Control Strategies in Food and Feed

Mycotoxins are fungi-produced secondary metabolites that can contaminate many foods eaten by humans and animals. Deoxynivalenol (DON), which is formed Fusarium, one of the most common occurring predominantly in cereal grains thus poses a significant health risk. When DON ingested, it cause both acute chronic toxicity. Acute signs include abdominal pain, anorexia, diarrhea, increased salivation, vomiting, malaise. The effects exposure changes dietary efficacy, weight loss, anorexia. This review provides succinct overview various sources, biosynthetic mechanisms, genes governing production, along with its consequences on human animal health. It also covers effect environmental factors production potential detection, management, control strategies.