Question

Name any two fungi causing food poisoning.

Answer 1

Fungi

1. Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include microorganisms such as yeasts, moulds and mushrooms.
2. Food poisoning is caused by two fungus species: Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium verrucosum.
3. The fungus Aspergillus flavus is a global saprotrophic and pathogenic fungus.
4. It is best recognized for colonizing cereal grains, legumes, and tree nuts, among other things.
5. Penicillium crustose, a mold fungus, is commonly found in food and animal fodder stored in temperate climates.
6. This mold produces potent neurotoxins, such as penitent A, which create symptoms that are difficult to identify from those of other neurological disorders.