Toxigenic Penicillia Occurring in Feeds and Foods with Special Reference to Mould-Fermented Sausage and Cheese

Peniclilia frequently occur In feeds and foods. Many Isolates of this genus we toxigenlc and they Impair the health of domestic animals, produce residues In organs and meat due to carry over, form mycotoxins in mouldy meat products and may be hazardous for mould-fermented foods. Observations gathered In the West German Federal Centre for Meat Research are summarised.