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SWEDEN – In a move towards ensuring the safety of its citizens with food allergies, Sweden is charting a path to comprehensive protection with the proposal of concrete measures and the development of a national strategy. The Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) and the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen) have unveiled a blueprint to address the pressing issue…
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TOKYO – In a pioneering breakthrough, scientists from the Tokyo University of Science have unearthed a new microorganism residing in soil that holds the potential to combat patulin, a perilous mycotoxin often found on damaged or decaying fruits such as apples. This toxin can infiltrate a variety of fruit-based products, including sauces, juices, and ciders, prompting numerous countries to enforce…
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U.S – Michigan State University (MSU) has in a study unveiled the dark underbelly of foodborne bacteria, highlighting the widespread menace of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Campylobacter jejuni. Using the cutting-edge technique of whole genome sequencing (WGS), scientists have not only shed light on this escalating crisis but have also traced the origins of specific strains with unprecedented precision. The…
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