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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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.
A remote DG Sante audit, in May and June 2022, included authorities, laboratories, producers, and exporters.
The assessment followed regular Rapid Alert System
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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 was initiated when the firm’s supplier notified them that mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A were detected in the Malaysian
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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; flour, meal, semolina and flakes derived from maize; husked and polished rice and sorghum grain destined for further processing.
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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 molds that can be found in foodss such as cereals, preserved meats, fresh and dried fruit, and cheese.
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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 such as the Penicillium and Aspergillus mold species. It is found in foods including grain products, preserved meats, fresh and
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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 for foodstuffs imported from third countries at 25.1 percent and those made by producers in the European Union at 16.9
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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 the method based on infrared spectroscopy to find Deoxynivalenol (DON) in wheat bran and Ochratoxin A (OTA) in durum wheat. Research
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