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Aflatoxin, thy name is coconut oil Source:Island Friday 30th April, 2021 Local coconut oil manufacturers had a field day following the detection of unusually high levels of aflatoxin in an imported coconut oil consignment, a few weeks ago. They claimed that their products were safe and superior to the imported ones; some members of the public may have bought into their claims amplified by aggressive advertising, but aflatoxin has now been found in locally produced coconut oil as well. The imported edible oil stocks containing aflatoxin are being re-exported, according to the Customs. The solution to the problem of harmful food imports is not re-exportation, for there is always the risk of such commodities being sold to unsuspecting consumers in other countries. Ideally, food items must be destroyed immediately if they are found to be harmful. ...