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Mycotoxin

Event

Discovery of fungal poisons

Outcome

Increased public awareness and safety precautions

Location

Germania

Symptoms

Severe illness

Time period

Ancient Rome

Related chemicals

Ergotamine • muscimol • aflatoxin

Significant figures

Aristophanes, Roman clergy

Potentially dangerous foods

Mushrooms • grains • meat products

Mycotoxin