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Organic Farming Can Enhance Food Safety: Report
FOSTER, R.I. -- Organic farming practices can reduce the risk of dangerous mycotoxin contamination in foods, particularly grain-based products, according to a report released yesterday by the Organic Center, a nonprofit organization based here. The report, "Breaking the Mold: Impacts of Organic and Conventional Farming Systems on Mycotoxins in Food and Livestock Feed," analyzes scientific studies and literature comparing the incidence of mycotoxin contamination in organic vs. conventional foods.