food safety
Early Warning: Tenuazonic Acid Contamination in Food Products
Tenuazonic acid, a mycotoxin produced by certain species of Alternaria fungi, has emerged as a persistent yet sporadic concern in food safety. Although the overall ...
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food safety
Patulin Contamination: Current Challenges and Future Developments
Patulin is a mycotoxin found predominantly in decaying fruits, especially apples and apple-based products, posing significant food safety risks. This article explores ...
food safety
Ergot Alkaloids in Grains: Monitoring Emerging Risks
Ergot alkaloids, toxic compounds produced by fungal pathogens such as Claviceps purpurea, pose a significant food safety risk when present in grains. Though infrequent, ...
food supply chain
How the War in Ukraine is Fueling a Worldwide Food Crisis: Key Early Warnings
The War in Ukraine has not only reshaped the geopolitical landscape but also ignited a global food crisis that threatens to push millions into hunger. With Ukraine being ...
food safety
Early Warning: Alert on Quinolizidine Alkaloids in Lupine Seeds
A recent alert from the SGS FoodNexus Early Warning system has put the spotlight on a significant food safety issue involving quinolizidine alkaloids detected in lupine ...
Food Additives
SGS FoodNexus Early Warning: Regulatory Alert Issued for the First Time Due to Nitrofurans in Seafood
In a significant development for the food safety community, nitrofurans and nitrofurazone have been detected in seafood products, leading to regulatory actions. This ...
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