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Low iron intake in infants and young children in Australia
Research in South Australia has found that infants and young children do not consume enough iron, a nutrient playing an important role in childhood development concerning the brain and neurological development and also in the functioning of red blood cells.
Balantioides coli Fecal Excretion in Hunted Wild Cervids from Portugal
Balantioides coli is a zoonotic enteric parasite of worldwide distribution that can cause mild to life-threatening diseases in humans and animals. An article published in 2022 presented the results of a study on the occurrence of Balantioides coli in wild cervids in Portugal, Europe.
Methods to stop antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been a growing problem due to the overuse of antibiotics in human health and agriculture and inadequate infection prevention and control.
Bacteria-killing, biodegradable food packaging material
Antibacterial, biodegradable packaging has been developed by researchers in Singapore that could replace plastic packaging materials.
Occurrence of toxic metals and metalloids in muscle and liver of Italian heavy pigs
A study has investigated whether the consumption of products made from Italian heavy pigs could pose a health risk to consumers in terms of contamination with certain toxic metals and metalloids.
The EU-FORA programme report has been published
Our Institute participated as a hosting site in the 2021/2022 EU-FORA fellowship programme. A report on the activities of the visiting fellow was published in a special issue of the EFSA Journal.
EFSA’s Advisory Forum commits to support Europe’s Research Agenda
On 6 December 2022, during its 86th meeting in Berlin, the Advisory Forum, tasked with providing the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) with strategic advice on scientific issues, adopted a joint statement with EFSA, to support the European Research Area.
Public consultation on the European research and innovation programmes
The Commission launched the largest public consultation ever held on the past, present and future of the EU’s Horizon research and innovation programmes 2014-2027.
Two new research projects have been launched
Two projects (HOLiFOOD and HE-FARM) were launched in October and November 2022 under the Horizon Europe Programme.
High levels of lead found in backyard eggs
The number of hens kept in urban backyards is rising. The growing popularity of the trend has been spurred on by local food movements, inspiring people to produce their own food.