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Mealie meal: Aflatoxin found in Zambian maize, health minister confirms

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74% Informative

400 dogs thought to have died in Zambia after eating contaminated maize.

Health minister Elijah Muchima said contaminated maize contained high levels of aflatoxins.

The WHO says there is evidence aflatoxin can cause liver cancer in humans.

Authorities launched an investigation into the nation's maize supply after a TV report found dozens of dogs had died from poisoning.

VR Score

73

Informative language

70

Neutral language

62

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

55

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possibly offensive

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short-lived

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