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.
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.
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.