Do you test your products for mycotoxins?

It is important to understand that mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain molds (fungi) and can be found in food when mold levels are not controlled and reach certain levels. The molds grow on a variety of different crops and foodstuffs including cereals, nuts, spices, and dried fruits, often under warm and humid conditions.

Bob’s Red Mill manages our raw materials and processing under the highest industry standards and best practices, which includes operating under strict food safety programs, including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), which are designed to prevent the contamination of foods.

We receive dry, clean grain and oats and then store them in our dry facility. The raw materials are handled using only dry (water-free) methods to remove the debris and other impurities. Our grain moistures are monitored for potential risk. Grain that is too wet for safe storage is rejected.

Bob’s Red Mill does not currently test for mycotoxins based on our preventive control program, which reduces the risk of this issue.

The FDA routinely samples our products for various mycotoxins, including Ochratoxin, and we have never had adverse findings.