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SCI 210 Project Topics and Info -Topic: Toxins in Food (Aflatoxin and the Moldy Peanut, Ergot, Botulinum Toxin and Botulism, Food Allergens, Salmonella, E. coli)  Aflatoxin and the Moldy Peanut  Ergot  Botulinum Toxin and Botulism  Food Allergens  Salmonella  E. Coli -Toxins in Food is defined as a defense for plants from infestation through animals and other organisms -Aflatoxin and the Moldy Peanut: Aflatoxin is defined as a toxin produced by mold that can damage the liver and may lead to liver cancer. The Moldy Peanut is a naturally occurring toxin from a certain fungi that is found on food products like corn and peanuts, and peanut butter -Ergot: Ergot is defined as a product usually obtained from rye seeds and is used as a source of medicine -Botulinum Toxin and Botulism: Botulinum Toxin and Botulism is defined as an enzyme produced by bacterium that are resistant to enzyme digestion in the body and is used for treating wrinkles by paralyzing facial muscles -Food Allergens: Food Allergens are the proteins in foods that cause abnormal immune response -Salmonella: Salmonella is defined as a bacterium that occurs mainly in the intestines, that mainly causes food poisoning -E. coli: E. coli is defined as bacteria that is found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and animals -How are toxins in food used? Toxins are used to reduce consumer exposure, due to the food regulations in the United States. -...