The following factors contribute to dangerous levels of mycotoxin contamination in plant, food crops and their derivative products:
- The prevalence of pervasive toxigenic molds during the growth, harvest, transportation, and processing phases
- Exposure to high humidity during storage
- Amount of environmental stress and insect damage
An estimated 25 percent of all crop harvests worldwide have some form of mycotoxin contamination, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. These chemical by-products of mold and mildew pose serious health risks for the cannabis community. Along with concerns related to acute toxicity — which leads to immediate illness– continuous mycotoxin exposure is even more hazardous. For this reason it is crucial to perform a mycotoxin test on all marijuana products by an official cannabis testing lab.
Mycotoxin Testing at PPB Analytical
PPB Analytical utilizes liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) to detect and quantify precise mycotoxin levels. Using advanced testing methods and the latest laboratory technology, we are able to deliver highly reliable mycotoxin test results that assure product safety.
