Recent progress of rapid detection technologies for mycotoxins

Mycotoxins, due to their high carcinogenic and genotoxic properties, pose a significant threat to global food safety. Traditional detection methods often fall short in meeting the demands for large-scale, real-time, simple, and rapid monitoring. As a result, innovative rapid detection approaches, leveraging advanced materials and sensor technologies, are emerging as key solutions for preventing food contamination. This review covers the classification and detection needs of mycotoxins, the development of recognition elements, sample preparation techniques, and types of detection signals. It also highlights recent progress in the field, particularly focusing on the advantages and limitations of three major rapid detection technologies: immunoassays, aptamer-based methods, and biosensors. The aim is to provide valuable insights for the future development of efficient and rapid mycotoxin detection technologies.