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
Voluntary approaches to tackle certain mycotoxins in dried figs and pistachios in Turkiye don’t seem to be working, according to the European Commission’s health and safety agency.
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Something South African LLC of Seattle, WA, is recalling their Peppercorn Collection Gift Set because mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A were detected in the Malaysian Long Pepper.
The recall
The World Health Organization (WHO) wants data on certain mycotoxins in different food products.
The first call for information covers aflatoxin in cereals and cereal-based products. This includes maize grain;
Ochratoxin A in food poses a health concern for most consumer groups, according to a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessment.
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin naturally produced by
The European Food Safety Authority is seeking feedback on work examining the public health risks of Ochratoxin A in food.
Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin naturally produced by fungi
A quarter of food products imported into the Czech Republic from a third country were non-compliant last year, according to a report.
Inspection results revealed the highest number of violations
Scientists have developed a method to detect two types of mycotoxins in wheat products.
Researchers from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and CNR-National Council of Italy developed