Tusar Kanti Roy, Sudipta Kumar Nag, Md Saiful Islam, Zulhilmi Ismail, Abubakr M Idris
{"title":"Heavy metals in basic vegetables of the Bagerhat district, Bangladesh.","authors":"Tusar Kanti Roy, Sudipta Kumar Nag, Md Saiful Islam, Zulhilmi Ismail, Abubakr M Idris","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2650452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2650452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This survey studied potential human health risks through mostly consumed vegetables such as brinjal, sweet gourd, papaya, tomato, bitter gourd, snake gourd, sponge gourd, and bottle gourd in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. Cd, Cr, Pb, Ni, Fe, and As were analysed in the samples by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The mean level of heavy metals in vegetables followed the descending order of brinjal > snake gourd > bitter gourd > sponge gourd > sweet gourd > tomato > bottle gourd > papaya. Estimated daily intake, target hazard quotient, hazard index, and carcinogenic risk value revealed that these vegetables have no negative impact on human health. Furthermore, principal component analysis, cluster analysis, and correlation analysis indicate that metal sources may be common. It was concluded that the studied vegetables may not cause human health risk and further investigations should be conducted on a larger scale.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147766806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pesticides in tomato paste on Egyptian markets and associated health risk.","authors":"Ahmed H Hamzawy, Mahmoud M Ghuniem","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2648560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2648560","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the occurrence of pesticide residues in tomato paste samples collected from Egyptian markets during 2024-2025 to evaluate their safety and potential health risks. LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS analysis revealed detection of 70 and 57 residues in 2024 and 2025, respectively, with a noticeable decline in both diversity and frequency of violations over time. The most frequently detected pesticides were chlorfenapyr, cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos, and propargite, with several samples exceeding their maximum residue limits (MRLs). Notably, chlorpyrifos residues persisted, despite its national ban in 2022, indicating gaps in pesticide regulation and application control. Health risk assessment identified haloxyfop, omethoate, emamectin, and chlorfenapyr as major contributors to chronic or acute hazard quotients, with HQ or aHI values above 100%, suggesting potential long-term health concerns. These findings indicate the occurrence of a potential of both non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks for consumers.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147766844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pre-monsoon and monsoon surveillance of aflatoxin and fungal contamination in maize-based poultry feeds and ingredients in Tamil Nadu, India.","authors":"Chandren Jayapradha, Dhananjeyan Balachandar, Sivakumar Subbarayan, Thirunavukkarasu Marudhamuthu, Antonio Logrieco, Vaikuntavasan Paranidharan","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2627452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2627452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A statewide survey was conducted in Tamil Nadu, India, to characterise seasonal variation in aflatoxin contamination in maize-based poultry feeds and ingredients. A total of 312 samples (156 each during pre-monsoon and monsoon 2023-2024) representing maize, cereal products, oilseed meals, and compound feeds were collected from mills, farms, and retail outlets. Total aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2) were quantified by HPLC-FLD, with water activity (aw) and mycobiota profiling. Monsoon samples showed higher aw in ingredients (0.637-0.686) and feeds (0.624-0.664), with increased AFB1 incidences. Several maize-intensive categories exceeded the EU maximum limit of 20 µg/kg AFB1 in feed during the monsoon, with the highest level in maize DDGS (329 µg/kg) and Layer Mash II (64.7 µg/kg). Fungal isolates were dominated by section Flavi, <i>A. flavus</i>, <i>A. parasiticus</i>, and <i>A. nomius</i>. The study highlights a monsoon-linked, maize-centric risk and underscores the need for risk-based procurement, controlled storage, and enhanced seasonal surveillance.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147497941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Choukri Khelifa-Mahdjoubi, Hadj Ahmed Belaouni, Alessandra Villani, Antonia Susca, Miriam Haidukowski, Nisserine Hamini-Kadar, Antonio Logrieco
{"title":"Various Aspergilli and mycotoxins in traditional products in Oran, Algeria.","authors":"Choukri Khelifa-Mahdjoubi, Hadj Ahmed Belaouni, Alessandra Villani, Antonia Susca, Miriam Haidukowski, Nisserine Hamini-Kadar, Antonio Logrieco","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2630231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2630231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed the fungal population, the presence of toxigenic <i>Aspergillus</i> species and the incidence of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in 70 traditional cereal-based products samples marketed in Oran city in Algeria. Overall, 59% of the analysed samples showed the presence of fungi. <i>Aspergillus</i> species were the most prevalent, being found in 26-48% of the samples. Molecular identification revealed that the most prevalent species were those of <i>A. flavus</i>. Moreover, <i>A. ostianus</i>, and <i>A. welwitischiae</i>, potentially ochratoxigenic species, were also found. Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A were detected in 58% and 67% of the samples, respectively. Two samples were not compliant with European Union maximum levels: one for aflatoxin B1 and another for ochratoxin A. These findings emphasise the necessity of consistent monitoring of these contaminants in such foods in order to ensure the health of Algerian consumers.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147485252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nysrine Mannani, El Hassane Abdennebi, Abdellah Zinedine
{"title":"Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in Moroccan foods and health risk assessment.","authors":"Nysrine Mannani, El Hassane Abdennebi, Abdellah Zinedine","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2635728","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2635728","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Co-occurrence of aflatoxins (AFs) and Ochratoxin A (OTA) in staple foods in Morocco was investigated, and the associated dietary exposure was assessed. A total of 135 samples of biscuits, chips, rice, black olives, and maize were collected from various markets and analysed using immunoaffinity column clean-up followed by HPLC-FLD. AFs and OTA were detected in 8.2% of the samples, maize being the most contaminated. AFB1 in 1 rice sample reached 8.5 µg/kg, exceeding the national limit and the OTA level in 1 maize sample was 24 µg/kg, above the regulatory limit of Morocco. Exposure assessment estimated daily intakes of 1.55 and 0.039 ng/kg bw/day for OTA from maize and olives, respectively. Mycotoxin levels above regulatory limits in staple foods indicate a public health risk and underscore the need for strict monitoring and control in the Moroccan food supply chain.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147443017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mateen Abbas, Abdul Muqeet Khan, Zara Hussain, Attia Abdullah
{"title":"Quantification of aflatoxins in animal feed in Punjab, Pakistan, using HPLC-FLD and confirmation by LC-MS/MS.","authors":"Mateen Abbas, Abdul Muqeet Khan, Zara Hussain, Attia Abdullah","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2576912","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2576912","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Animal feedstuffs are prone to fungal contamination due to their protein content and high moisture levels at harvest and storage, often leading to mycotoxin production. This study investigated the occurrence of aflatoxins in animal feed and the feed ingredients cottonseed cake and maize oil cake, collected from livestock farms in Okara, Punjab, Pakistan (2021-2022). Aflatoxins were extracted with an acetonitrile - water mixture, purified with Mycosep columns, quantified by HPLC with fluorescence detection and confirmed by mass spectrometry. Aflatoxins were detected in 74% of the animal feed samples, in 87% of the cottonseed cake samples and in 63% of the maize oil cake samples. Notably, 33% of animal feed and 70% of oilseed cake samples exceeded the maximum limit of 20 µg/kg. These findings revealed a high level of aflatoxin contamination, particularly in oilseed cakes, with statistically significant results (<i>p</i> < 0.05), highlighting potential animal health risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"13-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145713951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Aflatoxin B₁ in peanuts and peanut butter in Kosovo and human health risk.","authors":"Arieta Camaj Ibrahimi, Aferdita Camaj Isa, Teuta Bajra Brahimaj, Marigona Maliqi, Kujtim Uka, Shyhrete Muriqi","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2579653","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2579653","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a toxic metabolite produced by Aspergillus species, poses significant public health risks due to its carcinogenic and immunosuppressive effects. A total of 107 peanut and 18 peanut butter samples were collected from major retailers and analysed, using a validated ELISA method. Risk characterisation was performed through dietary exposure estimation and calculation of the margin of exposure (MOE). Although the concentration ranges overlapped, the proportion exceeding the EU maximum limit (2.0 µg/kg) was higher in peanuts (56/107; 52%) than in peanut butter (1/18; 5.6%). Samples packaged in Kosovo, despite varying origins, showed nearly 50% non-compliance. A substantial share of samples exceeded the EU maximum limit, rendering these lots non-compliant and unsuitable for consumption. Enhanced regulatory enforcement, routine monitoring, and improved post-import management are essential to mitigate chronic AFB1 risks and align Kosovo's food safety framework with international standards.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"31-37"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145762781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Antibiotic residues in pork in 3 provinces of Lao PDR and risk assessment.","authors":"Chamina Ounsily, Khamla Phonsayalinkham, Sounantha Souvanlasy, Sysay Palamy, Chithdavone Her, Oudone Chanthavong, Santi Kongmany, Noudy Sengxeu","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2595626","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2595626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the prevalence and residue levels of the antibiotics amoxycillin, ampicillin, oxytetracycline, and tetracycline in pork sold at fresh markets in Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang, and Champasak provinces of Lao PDR. A total of 72 pork samples were analysed using electrospray ionisation liquid chromatography - tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-LC-MS/MS). Antibiotic residues were detected in 56.9% of the samples and 4.2% exceeded the Maximum Residue Limit (MRL). Tetracycline (47.2%) was most frequently detected, with a mean residue level of 5.3 µg/kg, followed by oxytetracycline (31.9%; mean: 11.8 µg/kg) and amoxycillin (8.3%; mean: 52.3 µg/kg). Ampicillin was not detected in any sample. Health risk assessment using the Hazard index (HI) indicated no health risks under the current dietary exposure. However, the presence of multiple residues in single samples raises concerns about cumulative exposure and potential contribution to antimicrobial resistance, highlighting the need for farmer training, enforcement of withdrawal periods and regular monitoring to protect public health in Lao PDR.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"77-87"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145793549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Camel Lagnika, Emie Groppi, Abdou Madjid O Amoussa, Valérie Cristofoli, Patricia Jargeat, Latifou Lagnika, Alice Gadea, Mohamed Haddad
{"title":"Fusarium fungi and mycotoxins in staple food in Benin and human health risk.","authors":"Camel Lagnika, Emie Groppi, Abdou Madjid O Amoussa, Valérie Cristofoli, Patricia Jargeat, Latifou Lagnika, Alice Gadea, Mohamed Haddad","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2590446","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2590446","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Combined mycotoxin contamination patterns with fungal sources were studied in maize, rice, and peanuts from Beninese markets, to evaluate population exposure by staple foods and to characterise its <i>Fusarium</i> species. An initial survey of 95 maize samples in 2022 showed fumonisins contamination up to 9900 μg/kg, with 20% exceeding the FDA advisory level and the EU maximum level of 2000 μg/kg for direct human consumption. Subsequent analysis in 2024 of another 69 samples also on aflatoxins confirmed the previous findings, with co-occurrence in many samples. Fungal characterisation from maize, sorghum and millet identified <i>F. verticillioides</i> predominantly in maize and <i>F. andiyazi</i> in sorghum. Metabolomic analysis demonstrated that <i>F. verticillioides</i> isolates produced multiple fumonisins, while <i>F. andiyazi</i> produced only fusarins. These findings connect contamination patterns to their fungal sources in cereals and highlight the importance of ongoing surveillance for regional food safety, particularly given climate change impacts on fungal growth.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"53-63"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145810089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pesticide residues in jam from Slovenian stores in 2025.","authors":"Helena Baša Česnik","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2600358","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2025.2600358","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Jam samples from the Slovenian market, originating from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Serbia, and Slovenia, were analysed for the presence of 40 active substances authorised in the European Union, including 13 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Fourteen active substances were found in apricot, cherry, peach, plum, raspberry, and/or strawberry jam samples. No active substances were found in orange jam samples. By recalculating residues in jam to residues in fruit, using the fruit content in jam and, where possible, the processing factor for jam production, the residues did not exceed the maximum residue levels for fruit. Despite a high percentage of positive samples (65.5%), ecological samples were free from pesticides. Risk assessment indicated acceptable chronic and acute exposure for consumers.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"88-93"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145793600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}