Vomitoxin(VT) is one of the most toxic mycotoxins in B type trichothecenes.It is widely found in food and animal feed,which is harmful to human health and animal husbandry development.In this paper,the pollution status,toxic effect,harmful effect and detoxification utilization of VT were summarized in order to provide reference for the prevention,control and scientific utilization of agricultural products polluted by VT.