Consumer Reports (CR) has found concerning discoveries regarding pesticide contamination in everyday fruits and vegetables in a newly released investigation. The report, representing CR’s most extensive analysis to date, examines the pervasive presence of harmful
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Scientists find beef imports into Europe largely safe
The presence of foodborne pathogens in raw beef imported into the European Union is low, according to a study.
Microbiological quality of 100 raw beef samples sent to the EU was investigated. Samples of beef…
Continue Reading Scientists find beef imports into Europe largely safeConsumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in Lunchables
An investigation by Consumer Reports has raised concerns regarding the safety of Lunchables, a popular prepackaged lunch product marketed for children. The investigation revealed that some Lunchables kits contained lead and other harmful contaminants, posing…
Continue Reading Consumer Reports investigation finds high levels of lead in LunchablesResearchers detect low Toxoplasma risk from cured meat products
Two studies have been published looking at Toxoplasma in Spanish dry-cured meat products and in meat of adult sheep.
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii. Transmission has been attributed to eating undercooked or raw meat.
In the…
Continue Reading Researchers detect low Toxoplasma risk from cured meat productsScientists highlight tropane alkaloid contamination in Italy
Researchers have highlighted cases of tropane alkaloid contamination in Italy and called for increased monitoring and regulation.
The study detailed recent cases of tropane alkaloid intoxication after the consumption of spinach and spinach-based foods in…
Continue Reading Scientists highlight tropane alkaloid contamination in ItalySlovenian study reflects on health risks posed in fraud case
Researchers in Slovenia have detailed a case of food fraud that posed risks to public health.
The incident involved the illegal use of sulfites in meat preparations and ground (minced) meat in Slovenia in 2019.
Continue Reading Slovenian study reflects on health risks posed in fraud caseDave Theno Food Safety Fellowship opens applications for 2024-2025 program
The Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship, established in honor of the late food safety advocate David M. Theno, is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 program. The application deadline is set for Friday, April 5…
Continue Reading Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship opens applications for 2024-2025 programReview finds seasonal impact of chocolate-related Salmonella outbreaks
Researchers have looked into the number of and factors behind Salmonella outbreaks linked to chocolate products in recent decades.
No predominant Salmonella serotype was identified, according to the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal study.
Researchers…
Continue Reading Review finds seasonal impact of chocolate-related Salmonella outbreaksScientists discuss ways to control foodborne viruses
Experts have assessed prevention and intervention methods to tackle foodborne viruses in different products.
In February, the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) on viruses in foods took place in Geneva, Switzerland…
Continue Reading Scientists discuss ways to control foodborne virusesBelgium joins Dutch Salmonella poultry testing project
Belgium has joined a pilot project looking at the accuracy of Salmonella testing in poultry flocks.
The Netherlands received permission from the European Commission to study to what extent initial positive Salmonella results can be…
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