Scientists have looked at mycotoxin issues in the cereals sector in Ireland to help better protect consumers.
Ireland is an important producer of oats and barley. While some of the output is used as animal feed, a significant proportion is used in the food and beverage industries.
Chris Elliott, an
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The European Commission is to introduce new rules around a type of mycotoxin in certain food products.
The limits are for ergot alkaloids in barley, wheat, spelt, rye and oats and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children.
There are also changes to the legislation for ergot sclerotia, which
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According to a recall notice posted on the FDA’s website, Hometown Food Company is recalling approximately 374 cases of two specific lot codes of its “Martha White Gluten Free Sweet Cornbread Muffin Mix” after standard quality batch testing indicated the presence of gluten derived from wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds
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It’s Memorial Day. The last Monday in May is set aside in the U.S. to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the Armed Forces.
But it’s also considered the unofficial start-date for picnics, neighborhood potlucks and backyard barbecues.
We’re taking the day off and because
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