Diacetoxyscirpenol T-2 may be found in which contexts?

• A. Mold in foodstuffs
• B. All of the above
• C. Only in coffee
• D. Only in cereal grains

Answer: (B)

Diacetoxyscirpenol, also known as T-2 toxin, is a Fusarium-produced mycotoxin. Its presence isn’t limited to a single food context; mold can grow on many different foods, and Fusarium contamination has been reported in cereals as well as in other stored or processed products. Coffee beans can also harbor Fusarium and related toxins under certain conditions, so contamination isn’t restricted to just one commodity. Because the toxin can appear in multiple contexts, the broad statement that it may be found in various foods and settings best reflects its distribution.