Mycotoxin Incidence of Ochratoxin A in Wine and Methods for its Control

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced under special conditions of moisture and temperature by aerobic, microscopic fungi that can colonize various foods from before harvesting up to consumer use. Contamination of wine by ochratoxin A has gained worldwide interest in recent years with the revelation of these toxins' effect on human health. Ochratoxin A, produced by Aspergillus species, poses the greatest threat to human health and is subject to government regulation in juices and beverages worldwide. This review provides an overview of the prevalence of ochratoxin A in wine and control methods, which help establish and carry out proper management strategies.