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New information on the dietary intake of toxic heavy metals – lead in particular
A recent Polish study has come to an interesting conclusion about the dietary intake of lead.
Recently identified risks and signals
The identification of emerging risks is an ongoing process. The external communication of emerging risks is a complex task, with the methods, timing and target audience being determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the nature of the issue, the target group may be the authority (in particular the National Food Chain Safety Office – NÉBIH), senior managers, the professional community, food businesses or the wider community, consumers interested in the issue, etc. Not only emerging risks requiring action may be communicated, but some issues may also help to promote research or be important due to their educational character, and therefore may be communicated through communication channels such as the DFI's website.
Increasing number of intoxications by the mushroom Chlorophyllum molybdites in Italy
The case was presented by the Member State representative at a meeting of EFSA's Emerging Risks Network (EREN).
Increasing geographical distribution of a leafhopper harmful to vines towards Western Europe
Initially discovered in Japan, the Asian leafhopper Arboridia kakogawana has been recently identified in Europe.
Associations of Dietary Intake with Urinary Melamine and Derivative Concentrations among Children
Exposure to melamine and related compounds has been found to be widespread among the children studied, according to new research. Potential dietary contributors identified include consumption of red meat, certain high starch vegetables and yoghurt.
Tenebrio molitor larvae extract, as a novel preservative
The extract showed inhibitory activity against several harmful bacteria and fungi.
Subglacial mercury
A new study has reported very high dissolved mercury concentrations.
New evidence on the neuropathological mechanisms of BMAA
In 2022 January a new review was published by Australian and Iranian researchers in Neurotoxicity Research about the neuropathological mechanism of BMAA.
Future foods
Scientists have compiled a list of some of the lesser-known plants that could be on our menus by 2050. The Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the dangers of basing humanity's food supply on just a few globally traded cereals.
Microbiological risks of plants grown in aquaponics and hydroponics
In a recent study, an aquaponic cultivation system for Lactuca sativa (L.) and Chicorium intybus (L.) was compared to a hydroponic one, focusing on the main microbial populations related to food safety and their volatile compounds (VOCs).
Cases identified concerning pet foods
During its activities of identification of emerging food safety risks, the Digital Food Institute has been informed about the following cases in relation to pet food.
Safety of RTE foods
Az RTE élelmiszerek (ready to eat – azonnali fogyasztásra kész élelmiszerek) olyan élelmiszerek csoportja, melyeket előzőleg tisztítottak, hőkezeltek, többnyire csomagoltak, ezért további előkészítés vagy főzés nélkül fogyasztásra alkalmasak.
How do artificial sweeteners interrupt the human microbiome and metabolic response?
A recent study highlights the significant health risks associated with artificial sweeteners, which have been linked to metabolic disorders and gut microbiota perturbations.
New trend in chocolate-making and the associated risks
Nowadays more and more people choose dark chocolate which contains less sugar and more cacao because they are trying to cut down on sugar intake or they want to take advantage of perceived health benefits. Dark chocolate is particularly high in flavonoids, which are considered functional ingredients due to their associated health effects.
Parasites detected in berries sold on the Norwegian market
An article published at the beginning of 2022 presented the results of a surveillance focusing on the parasite contamination of berries sold on the Norwegian market between 2019 and 2020.
The future of alcoholic drinks
A new consumer trend is rising: millenials move away from alcohol.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in liquid probiotics
One of the USA companies announced voluntary recall of two lots of its Liviaone Liquid Probiotics because of the potential contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Five new Listeria species identified
The five new Listeria species were obtained from soil samples from different locations in the contiguous United States and an agricultural water sample from New York.
Alternative protein sources
In the last decade there has been an increasingly need for replacing animal protein resources for reasons of changing consumer trends, sustainability concerns and animal welfare.
Field trials of gene edited wheat
The British government has granted its consent for a series of field trials of gene edited wheat for the first time in Europe, making a significant shift from the EU's position on the issue.
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