Hungarian 
New results in fighting against citrus greening
Promising results were presented by scientists.
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.
Palmitic acid is found to make cancers more aggressive
New research warns of further harmful effects of palm oil.
Cattle diseases
At the 26th EFSA EREN meeting, the Belgian representative of the network presented additional information on two emerging risks for cattle.
Use of nanoemulsion as a pesticide against flour beetles
The essential oil-based nanoemulsion H. voyronii can be an effective and environmentally friendly solution against flour beetles.
Hyalomma tick, the principal vector for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, have been found in Hungary
The ticks of the genus Hyalomma are not native to Hungary, but due to climate change they may colonise this region.
Nickel and heavy metal content in baby food
A German study found that baby food with the organic label had a higher nickel content than other samples. A study in the US looked at heavy metal contamination in baby food.
Vitamin D in food supplements
When it comes to food supplements fortified with vitamin D, it is very important to pay attention to the correct dosage and to follow the instructions for taking them. For infants and young children, only preparations manufactured under pharmacy conditions should be used.
Coumarin in food supplements
The French authority has made a risk assessment for food supplements containing coumarin.
New way to protect plants against pathogenic bacteria
A new strain of Bacillus subtilis has been developed to enhance the defence of plants against pathogenic bacteria. These activities are promising areas of rhizomicrobiome research as they may have unexpected influences on complex interspecies interactions, about which little is known at present.
Effect of TBHQ (E319) food additive on the immune system
TBHQ, which is a preservative used in many processed food, has been found to harm the immune system both in both animal tests and in in vitro toxicology testing. This finding is of particular concern during the coronavirus pandemic.
Staphylococcus saprophyticus responsible for urinary tract infections has been identified as a foodborne pathogen
The meat industry may be a possible major source of S. saprophyticus, which causes human urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Mosquito vector control with new technologies
Malaria, dengue fever, Zika fever, chikungunya fever - all are zoonotic diseases dangerous to humans which are transmitted by mosquitoes. The scientific community is investing considerable effort to contain them. As they become increasingly resistant to pesticides, new technologies are being developed.
Circular economy: using waste as fertilising products
Promoting increased use of recycled nutrients would help to develop a circular economy and allow for a more resource-efficient overall use of nutrients, but attention needs to be paid to the heavy metal contamination of fertilising products.
Exposure to pesticides increases the possibility of developing resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most challenging public health issues of our time. A new study has investigated the link between exposure to pesticides and the development of antibiotic resistance.
Micro- and nanoplastics
Micro- and nanoplastics, which have become the focus of scientific interest over the past decade, are increasingly in the news.
MicroRNA in breast milk
MicroRNAs were first found in breast milk in 2010. Their role is still unclear.
Botulinum neurotoxin-like toxin identified in Enterococcus faecium strain
A novel botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) gene cluster has been identified in Enterococcus faecium strains, raising several questions about microbial interactions and antibiotic resistance.
Edible flowers
The consumption of edible flowers in Europe has increased in recent years. For many wild or cultivated flowers proposed for food use, there is remarkably little chemical and toxicological data available.
Alternaria mycotoxins in tomato products
Alternaria species are capable of producing a number of mycotoxins, several of which have been shown to be genotoxic, carcinogens. As part of the German food safety monitoring plan, the toxins produced by Alternaria in food were tested for the first time in 2019.
Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia albertii
Escherichia albertii was first described in 2003. This newly described enteropathogen and avian pathogen is often misidentified as E. coli or other members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, as its biochemical characteristics are not well understood.
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