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Food Safety, Toxicology and Utilization of
Mycotoxin-contaminated Grain (FSTU)

FSTU Research Area Committee (Updated: 1/3/13)

Chair, Jim Peskta, Michigan State University

Vice-Chair, Paul Schwarz, North Dakota State University

Dave Kendra, PepsiCo/Quaker Oats, IL

Ken Voss, USDA-ARS, GA

Program Description

The Food Safety, Toxicology and Utilization of Mycotoxin-Contaminated Grain (FSTU) research area supports research on food safety and food processing issues related to the presence of Fusarium spp. mycotoxins in wheat and barley grain. Practical outcomes of research in this area include: 1) improved toxicological data to assure that current guidelines are providing the appropriate safety factors for the consumer; 2) analytical tools that can be used by small grain producers, elevators, millers, and processors, to rapidly and reliably identify mycotoxin-contaminated grain; 3) develop appropriate strategies to deal with contaminated grain; and 4) diagnostic data on Fusarium spp. mycotoxins required for development of FHB resistant/tolerant varieties of wheat and barley.

FY14-15 Research Priorities Derived from Action Plan Goals:

Provide analytical support for DON/trichothecene quantitation for Initiative’s stakeholders.
Provide requisite information on DON/trichothecene safety issues to producers, millers, researchers, risk assessors, and regulators.

Summary of Funding
	FY11 (2011-12)	FY12 (2012-13)
Number of Projects	7	6
Number of PIs	7	6
Total Award Amount	$716,918	$590,732
% Total Rec. Funding	14.58%	13.35%
Research Projects	FY11	FY12