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Global spread of avian influenza (H5N1)
Since the beginning of 2020, there have been severe outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAI H5N1) belonging to the clade 2.3.4.4b. These outbreaks have been the most serious and significant ever recorded among avian populations in Europe, spanning the epidemic years 2020/21, 2021/22, and continued into the ongoing epidemic in 2022/23 [1].
"Harmless” Listeria species developing pathogenic resistance
Listeria monocytogenes, is a foodborne, pathogenic bacterium, is known worldwide for its resistance to various process (temperature, pH, preservation techniques). However, a recent study in South Africa shows that two non-pathogenic species – L. innocua and L. welshimeri, develop dangerous sequences that are potentially harmful to humans.
USDA researchers discover 33 new mycotoxin-producing fungi species
In a study published in January 2021, the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) identified 33 new strains of mycotoxin-producing fungi within the genus Fusarium.
Microbial fermentation for large-scale production of purple pigment
Octarine Bio, a Danish bio-based ingredients manufacturer, has joined forces with Ginkgo Bioworks, a US cell programming company, to engineer a strain capable of producing violacein and its derivatives, a purple pigment, through microbial fermentation.
Atherigona orientalis, a highly polyphagous and unregulated pest fly
At the 29th meeting of EFSA's Scientific Network on Emerging Risks, the following potentially emerging risk was brought to the attention of the DFI. Atherigona orientalis a pantropical and unregulated species, has recently been reported in mainland Spain, France, and Greece. The species has been intercepted multiple times during import controls in France on shipment originating from tropical countries.
Non-contact surfaces major route of Listeria monocytogenes contamination
The latest study, funded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS), has disproved the previous assumption that raw materials are the main source of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in processing plants.
Pests in Africa
In Africa, two major agricultural pests have recently been reported.
Influence of environmental factors on the prevalence of Campylobacter spp. in poultry farms
A recent study aimed to assess factors that influence the prevalence of Campylobacter spp. in chicken manure samples from open environment farms in the United States.
Pesticides and lithium in drinking water
Official reports and scientific studies are raising concerns about the pollution of drinking water and the associated health risks. Issues include potentially carcinogenic pesticide residues and the presence of lithium, which could increase the risk of infantile autism.
Study on PFAS in Danish organic eggs
The new European Union (EU) regulation regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in specific food products has highlighted the necessity for a more sensitive method of PFAS analysis. In response to this need, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) has successfully validated such a method, which has subsequently been utilized to analyze eggs obtained from Danish farms.