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Salmonella in Bakery Products – Why Contamination is Rising

For decades, bakery products have been considered one of the safest food categories. Flour, sugar, butter, and eggs—while prone to certain quality concerns—were not ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamApr 22, 20256 min read

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Hydrogen Peroxide: Is the 2024 Outbreak Behind Us?

Hydrogen peroxide, a widely used disinfectant and food processing agent, has been at the center of a major food safety crisis in 2024. The number of reported incidents ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamApr 1, 20254 min read

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Deoxynivalenol in Focus: Examining Recent Trends and Future Outlook

Deoxynivalenol (DON), also known as vomitoxin, is one of the most prevalent mycotoxins found in cereals and grains, particularly wheat, barley, oats, and maize. This ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamMar 4, 202510 min read

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Fumonisins Under the Microscope: Recent Incidents and Future Perspectives

Fumonisins are a class of mycotoxins predominantly produced by fungi in the genus Fusarium, including Fusarium verticillioides and Fusarium proliferatum. These toxins ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamFeb 13, 20259 min read

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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 ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamJan 27, 20256 min read

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Dioxin Limits in Fish: Understanding Risks and Global Standards

Dioxins, a group of chemically related compounds, have become a major concern in food safety due to their persistence in the environment and potential to accumulate in ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamJan 27, 20258 min read

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Datura in Grains: A Growing Food Safety Concern

In recent years, the issue of Datura contamination in grains has become a pressing food safety concern. Datura, a genus of plants known for its toxic properties, ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamJan 27, 20256 min read

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Tebuconazole Limits in Grapes: Global Perspective

Tebuconazole, a powerful fungicide from the triazole family, has become an essential tool in modern agriculture. Its ability to protect crops, especially grapes, from ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamJan 27, 20258 min read

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Endosulfan Limits in Vegetables: A Comprehensive Overview

Endosulfan, a notorious organochlorine pesticide, has been a topic of global concern due to its persistent environmental effects and potential health risks. Despite its ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamJan 27, 20256 min read

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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 ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamJan 23, 202511 min read

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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, ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamJan 3, 20254 min read

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Cadmium in Avocados: 350% Global Incident Surge, Spotlight on Peru

It's not often that the global avocado market—valued for its health benefits and multitude of culinary uses in a number of cuisines—has to confront a serious challenge: ...

SGS FoodNexus Editorial TeamOct 4, 20247 min read