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 af latoxin-contaminated corn. We assured the State of Missouri 

 that FDA would fully support the State's use of these action 

 levels. 



According to the State, however, Missouri farmers could still 

 suffer major price reductions in the sale of corn containing 

 aflatoxin and that the FDA guidelines would not in themselves, 

 provide relief. Accordingly, we informed the State that if 

 proper precautions are maintained, FDA would be unlikely to 

 object to under State control-led-blending. 



In. sum, FDA understands the frustrations and concerns of the 

 farmers in the Midwest as they struggle to recover from the 

 devastating effects of this year's heavy rains and floods. We 

 believe that the advice given the States affected by mycotoxins 

 will help their farmers while still safeguarding consumer health. 



Mr. Chairman, this closes my statement. My colleagues and I 

 would be happy to answer any questions that you and the committee 

 may have. Thank you. 



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