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Nominated Substances: Ochratoxin A
Nomination Date: 01/00/1979
Nominator: FDA
Rationale: Member of class of mycotoxins which are contaminants of grains and cereals under certain environmental conditions, indications of carcinogenic potential in limited animal studies