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Nutritional impact of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives
The popularity of plant-based meat and dairy products has increased significantly in recent years, creating a new market for these products. While these alternatives may be useful as a practical replacements for meat and dairy products, from a nutritional point of view they cannot be considered as substitutes.
Exploring arcobacter risk to the food industry and human health
A research team from the University of the Basque Country has conducted a study into the prevalence and characterisation of bacteria of the Arcobacter genus using a large number of samples of different foods (seafood, vegetables, meat products and fresh cheese), including some that have never been analysed in our environment previously. In addition, they have studied the ability of these bacteria to adhere to various surfaces frequently found in food processing environments.
Hepatitis cases linked to turmeric supplements
ANSES (French Food Safety Authority) draws attention to dozens of cases of hepatitis related to the consumption of turmeric or curcumin dietary supplements.
Essential oils and nanoparticles for antimicrobial use
Currently, research is increasing on the use of plant-derived substances and essential oils against food pathogens, due to their antimicrobial effect. According to the current trend, chemical substances are used in the smallest possible amount, therefore essential oils can be suitable alternatives to chemical antimicrobial substances. Various beneficial effects can be achieved in combination with nanoparticles (e.g. controlled release of the active ingredient). Below is a short summary of the publications that have come to our attention on the subject.
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.
Cost is the biggest concern for EU consumers when buying food
The report of the latest Eurobarometer on food safety has been published.
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.
Farm to Fork: EFSA provides recommendations to improve welfare of farmed pigs
EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the welfare of pigs on farm, the first of several opinions on animal welfare to be delivered in the coming year in the context of the Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy.
Expected geographical spread of Marburg virus disease
In July 2022 two fatal cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) were reported from Ghana. This is the second time that the Marburg virus has been detected in West Africa. Guinea confirmed a single case in 2021.