Mycotoxin Control: Detailed Guide to T-2 Testing

T-2 toxin is the most toxic type of trichothecene mycotoxins produced by Fusarium fungi. It widely contaminates corn, wheat, peanuts and other cereals and feed. With high stability and difficulty to degrade, T-2 toxin poses severe risks to livestock and human health, making it a key safety indicator for grain and feed industries.

1. Hazards of T-2 Toxin

Strong cytotoxicity and tissue damage

Directly damages the digestive tract mucosa, causing oral ulceration, vomiting, diarrhea and intestinal necrosis.

Immunosuppression

Inhibits immune cell proliferation, reduces disease resistance and increases mortality.

Hematopoietic system injury

Damages bone marrow function, leading to anemia and leukopenia.

Liver/kidney injury, teratogenicity and potential carcinogenicity

Classified as a potential carcinogen; long-term exposure threatens food safety.

2. EU & US Standards

EU (EU 2024/1038, total T-2+HT-2)

Unprocessed cereals: ≤ 50–100 μg/kg

Cereal products: ≤ 20–50 μg/kg

Infant cereal foods: ≤ 10 μg/kg

US FDA

No mandatory limits; industry follows ≤ 500 μg/kg in feed for risk control.

3. Products by Shandong Xinyu Biotechnology Co., LTD

T-2 Toxin Fluorescent Quantitative Test Strip

Cat. No.: T2-FA

Specification: 40 tests/kit

Principle: Quantum dot fluorescent immunochromatography

Detection range: 10–500 μg/kg

LOD: 10 μg/kg

Samples: Corn, wheat, peanuts and cereals

Features: Rapid quantitative, portable, easy for on-site screening.

4. Companies That Need T-2 Testing

Grain storage, trading and processing enterprises

Feed manufacturers for raw material & finished product control

Large-scale livestock and poultry farms

Cereal food and grain-oil processing companies

Export-oriented grain & feed enterprises

Third-party labs and food safety authorities