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kswfoodmicro 12 Jun 2021
Study was carried out to evaluate the incidence of mycobiota and contamination of AFB 1 in sesame seeds from rainfed and irrigated zones of the Punjab, Pakistan. For this purpose, 100 sesame seed samples were collected directly from the fields of major sesame-producing areas of the rainfed and irrigated zone.
Read more ›farmindustrynews 11 Jun 2021
Corn stressed. He says some farmers sidedressed early, just after corn came up. “We decided to wait. We’re using Y-drops and can wait later to apply nitrogen, but this year, we’re behind and can’t get sidedress nitrogen on.” He says a few farmers have flown on nitrogen to save the corn, but the soil....
Read more ›businessdailyafrica 11 Jun 2021
The price of maize flour has dropped in response to the falling cost of maize grain after the government cleared Tanzanian imports in May. A two-kilo packet of the staple is now selling at an average of Sh106 across various retail chains with millers attributing the decline to cheaper maize.
Read more ›mdpi 11 Jun 2021
In the course of assessing the human exposure to mycotoxins, biomarker-based approaches have proven to be important tools. Low concentration levels, complex matrix compositions, structurally diverse analytes, and the large size of sample cohorts are the main challenges of analytical procedures.
Read more ›mdpi 11 Jun 2021
Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites of filamentous fungi. Previous studies demonstrated the co-occurrence of Fusarium and Alternaria toxins, including zearalenone (ZEN), ZEN metabolites, and alternariol (AOH). These xenoestrogenic mycotoxins appear in soy-based meals and dietary supplements, resulting....
Read more ›miragenews 11 Jun 2021
Kanazawa, Japan Fungal diseases in cereal crops cause major economic losses and also threaten human and livestock health, because some fungi produce powerful toxins that might enter the food chain. Farmers use fungicides to control crop diseases, such as wheat head blight.
Read more ›iaea 10 Jun 2021
Tiny but oil- and vitamin-rich sesame seeds have become a staple of Burkina Faso’s economy – creating jobs and generating income. After cotton, the edible seeds that grow in pods have become the West African country’s second most exported agricultural product.
Read more ›mdpi 10 Jun 2021
Fungal spoilage is one of the main reasons of economic losses in the food industry, especially in the wine sector. Consequently, the search for safer and new preservation techniques has gained importance in recent years. The objective of this study was to investigate the antifungal and....
Read more ›kentonline 10 Jun 2021
Dog needed emergency vet treatment after eating discarded sausage. A family's beloved dog nearly died after eating a mouldy sausage thrown into her garden. Border terrier Millie began trembling and shaking shortly after coming back into the house just as owner Jakub Ovecka was preparing for bed.
Read more ›mdpi 09 Jun 2021
The present study addresses the chemoprotective effects of xanthohumol (XN), a prenylated flavonoid found in the female inflorescences (hops) of the plant Humulus lupulus L., against the carcinogenic food contaminant aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). The chemical reactions of XN and its derivatives....
Read more ›mdpi 09 Jun 2021
Mycotoxin exposure assessments through biomonitoring studies, based on the analysis of amniotic fluid, provides useful information about potential exposure of mothers and fetuses to ubiquitous toxic metabolites that are routinely found in food and the environment.
Read more ›EC 09 Jun 2021
Vincent Porphyre is both a veterinarian and a researcher working for the CIRAD . He is also someone dedicated to agrifood, environment and consumer safety and very involved in scientific cooperation in the Indian Ocean since 2010. That year he became President of the QualiReg , a network that aims....
Read more ›mdpi 08 Jun 2021
In this work, two typical fluorescent sensors were generated by exploiting molecularly imprinted polymeric hydrogels (MIPGs) for zearalenone (ZON) and glucuronic acid (GA) detection, via the analyte’s self-fluorescence property and receptor’s fluorescence effect, respectively.
Read more ›kenyamoja 08 Jun 2021
Intense testing of cereals in local Posho Mills will be heightened in the coming days as the government heightens enforcement of food safety regulations. Agriculture and Food Authority Director General Kello Harsama says increasing cancer cases in rural areas are attributed to high aflatoxin levels on cereals especially maize and adulterated rice.
Read more ›chathamdailynews 08 Jun 2021
As a health professional, I hold the nutritional value of nuts and seeds in very high esteem. No matter where you turn scientifically, there is ample evidence that the inclusion of these foods in a diet improves human health in a number of ways, including helping to improve blood cholesterol, pressure and sugar levels.
Read more ›tribuneonlineng 08 Jun 2021
EIGHTY staff of the Agricultural Development Projects (ADP) selected from states in the South West and North Central geopolitical zones of the country have been trained on technological innovation in post harvest management. Speaking during opening of the five- day training programme by the Nigerian....
Read more ›4-traders 08 Jun 2021
Ministry of Commerce & Industry. In a boost to exports from eastern region, 24 MT of groundnuts exported to Nepal from West Bengal Posted On: 08 JUN 2021 10:10AM by PIB Delhi. Opening a window of possibilities of boosting groundnut exports from eastern region, a consignment of 24 metric tonne (MT)....
Read more ›mdpi 07 Jun 2021
Recent surveys report the occurrence of Aspergillus and Penicillium metabolites (aflatoxins (AFLs), ochratoxin A (OTA), cyclopiazonic and mycophenolic acids (MPA), sterigmatocystin (STC), citrinin), Fusarium (trichothecenes, zearalenone (ZEA), fumonisins (FBs), enniatins (ENNs)) and Alternaria....
Read more ›foodnavigator 07 Jun 2021
Food and agricultural commodities are among the most traded products in the world. As markets become increasingly globalized and the population continues to expand, the global food supply chain will continue to increase in scale and complexity. Food safety is vital for mass production and distribution models.
Read more ›kenyanews 07 Jun 2021
Garissa County Government has unveiled three quality assurance-monitoring labs aimed at ensuring food sold locally was safe for consumption. The mini-labs were established in collaboration with World Food Programme (WFP) and have been set up in Garissa, Masalani and Dadaab where they will grade....
Read more ›feedstuffs 07 Jun 2021
The Texas A&M University System and Texas A&M AgriLife celebrated the grand opening of two buildings that greatly enhance veterinary medical, education and research missions in the Texas Panhandle. The center — located in the northeast corner of West Texas A&M’s Canyon campus — is home to both the....
Read more ›mdpi 07 Jun 2021
Fermented products are permanently under the attention of scientists and consumers, both due to nutritional importance and health promoting effects. The fermented functional foods contribute to a more balanced diet and increase the immune responses (among many other health effects) with positive implications for quality of life.
Read more ›kswfoodmicro 06 Jun 2021
Mycotoxins are produced by fungi and are known to be toxic to humans and animals. Common mycotoxins include aflatoxins, ochratoxins, zearalenone, patulin, sterigmatocystin, citrinin, ergot alkaloids, deoxynivalenol, fumonisins, trichothecenes, Alternaria toxins, tremorgenic mycotoxins, fusarins,....
Read more ›mdpi 05 Jun 2021
The first part of this study evaluates the occurrence of mycotoxin patterns in feedstuffs and fish feeds. Results were extrapolated from a large data pool derived from wheat ( n = 857), corn ( n = 725), soybean meal ( n = 139) and fish feed ( n = 44) samples in European countries and based on sample....
Read more ›fao-en-codexalimentarius 05 Jun 2021
To open the week leading up to World Food Safety Day, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the International Regional Organisation for Animal and Plant....
Read more ›4-traders 04 Jun 2021
Mycotoxin risk has become one of the main challenges to be tackled by farmers and producers worldwide. It is considered that more than 25% of harvested cereals are contaminated with mycotoxins, which significantly impacts the technical and therefore economic performance of livestock.
Read more ›kswfoodmicro 04 Jun 2021
Food Microbiology Alerts and Information from Around the World. RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Piatchios – Organic Groundnuts – Organic Sesame Seeds – Watermelon Seeds with Saffron. Pistachios total aflatoxins and B1 above legal limit from Iran in Spain. Aflatoxins (B1 = 4.0; Tot. = 4.
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