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EFSA: Ochratoxin A in food likely poses health risk; licorice cited

By News Desk on May 19, 2020

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…
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EFSA opens comment period on Ochratoxin A health risks

By Joe Whitworth on December 8, 2019

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…
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Most issues found with imported products in Czech Republic

By Joe Whitworth on August 7, 2019

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…
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Researchers develop screening method to find mycotoxins in raw wheat

By Joe Whitworth on June 20, 2019

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…
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