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
Health officials in Portugal have found the reason why more than 200 people fell ill recently after eating a type of bread.
The Directorate-General of Health (DGS) said 209 cases
International investigations have found two outbreaks of illness in Uganda were likely caused by food aid contaminated with tropane alkaloids.
Five people died and about 300 fell sick after eating
Atropine was detected in four of 14 samples of cereal-based foods intended for children, according to a survey last year by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet).
Another tropane alkaloid,
Two federal agencies in the United States are part of efforts to find the source of food poisoning in Uganda that led to four deaths.
The U.S Centers for
