Jet Van De Steene, Liesbeth Jacxsens, Bruno De Meulenaer, Bram Miserez
{"title":"3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol, glycidol, their fatty esters, and mineral oil hydrocarbons in baby food on the Belgian market and risk assessment.","authors":"Jet Van De Steene, Liesbeth Jacxsens, Bruno De Meulenaer, Bram Miserez","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2730350","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2730350","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol, its fatty acid esters, glycidol and its fatty acid esters, and mineral oil saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons, being harmful compounds, can be present in certain ingredients of baby food products, but little information is available on their occurrence. A risk-based sampling plan was developed, resulting in the analysis of 91 samples of baby food and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children. Of these samples, 12% were above the limit of quantification (LOQ) for MCPD and MCPDE, averaging 17.6 µg/kg. For glycidol and GE, only four samples were above the LOQ, with a mean level of 10.2 µg/kg and 16% of the samples tested positive for MOAH. \"Rusks and biscuits\" and \"snacks\" showed the most contamination with MCPD, MCPDE, glycidol and GE, while \"simple cereals (100% cereals)\" were mostly contaminated with only MOAH. Risk assessment showed that exposure to the studied contaminants is of concern.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148976176","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}
Thaer Mohammad A Altous, Khouloud Ben Hassouna, Jalila Ben Salah-Abbès, Kamel Chaieb, Ahmed Al-Amiery, Samir Abbès
{"title":"Health risk of mycotoxins in wheat flour from the West Bank, Palestine.","authors":"Thaer Mohammad A Altous, Khouloud Ben Hassouna, Jalila Ben Salah-Abbès, Kamel Chaieb, Ahmed Al-Amiery, Samir Abbès","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2703952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2703952","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The occurrence of 22 mycotoxins in wheat flour marketed in the West Bank, Palestine, was investigated to evaluate the health risk for consumers. A total of 60 wheat flour samples were analysed by UHPLC-MS/MS, revealing the presence of several regulated and emerging mycotoxins, including AFB1, AFG2, OTA, DON, ZEN, CIT, T-2 toxin, fumonisins (FBs), beauvericin (BEA), and enniantins (ENNs). ENN A showed the highest levels, whereas FB1 was the most frequently detected mycotoxin, occurring in 70% of the analysed samples. Mycotoxin co-occurrence was commonly observed, with 2-8 mycotoxins being simultaneously detected in individual samples. Analytical results were compared with current European legislation, as it contains the most extensive list of regulated mycotoxins. Overall, the findings highlight the frequent contamination of wheat flour by (multiple) mycotoxins in Palestine and emphasise the associated potential health risks, especially for infants, and the need for effective control strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148944639","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}
Bayane El Rafei, Moomen Baroudi, Khaled El Omari, Diana Eter, Hiba Bakkour
{"title":"Pesticides in vegetables from Akkar Valley, Lebanon, and associated risk.","authors":"Bayane El Rafei, Moomen Baroudi, Khaled El Omari, Diana Eter, Hiba Bakkour","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2720823","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2720823","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pesticide residues in greenhouse vegetables and strawberries from Akkar Valley, Lebanon, were evaluated after analysing 26 samples across two seasons. All samples contained residues, with 34 active substances identified and only 10 common in both seasons. While the number of compounds per sample did not differ notably between seasons, the wet season showed significantly higher total residue levels and EU maximum residue limit (MRL) exceedances, some exceeding MRLs by almost 50-fold. Eight compounds were banned and 3 were not registered in Lebanon. Hazard indices remained below the safety threshold for both adults and children under chronic and acute exposure, including a mixed-salad scenario, the highest value being 0.63. All four exposure scenarios were nonetheless significantly higher in the wet season. The findings highlight increased residue levels and dietary exposure in the wet season, underscoring the need for season-aware, risk-based monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148918224","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":"Neonicotinoids in solanaceous vegetables from Ningbo, China, and dietary exposure risk.","authors":"Zeteng Ying, Shan Yu, Yeting Ren, Zhenzhen Zhao, Leyang Ni, Nan Zhao","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2717697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2717697","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neonicotinoid insecticides are widely detected in vegetables, raising concerns regarding chronic dietary exposure. The present study quantified 7 neonicotinoids in 178 solanaceous vegetable samples (tomato, chilli pepper, eggplant, pimiento, and cherry tomato) collected from Ningbo, China, using HPLC-MS/MS. Cumulative exposure was evaluated by applying relative potency factors method, with imidacloprid as the reference compound. All target analytes were detected, with imidacloprid exhibiting the highest mean residue level of 18.8 µg/kg, with a detection frequency of 44.9%. Although individual hazard quotients remained predominantly below unity, the cumulative hazard index exceeded 1 across all vegetables and age groups, indicating a potential chronic risk from combined neonicotinoid exposure. Chilli pepper and cherry tomato were identified as priority commodities, while children of 6-8 years were the most susceptible age group. These results underscore the necessity of cumulative risk assessment and commodity-specific monitoring for neonicotinoid residues in evaluating dietary exposure risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148879382","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}
Akli Islem Chebli, O Herbert Iko Afe, Russell Giovanni Uc-Peraza, Janvier Mêlégnonfan Kindossi, Grâce L Sêtondji Fassinou, Fetta Mehouel, Anissa Zergui, Ahmed Amziane, Sara Abdennour, Younes Zebbiche
{"title":"Organochlorine pesticide residues in cow's milk, honey, and poultry eggs in Algiers, Algeria, and associated health risk.","authors":"Akli Islem Chebli, O Herbert Iko Afe, Russell Giovanni Uc-Peraza, Janvier Mêlégnonfan Kindossi, Grâce L Sêtondji Fassinou, Fetta Mehouel, Anissa Zergui, Ahmed Amziane, Sara Abdennour, Younes Zebbiche","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2714426","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/19393210.2026.2714426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Organochlorine pesticide residues were determined in 180 animal-derived food samples (cow's milk, honey, and poultry eggs) from three zones in Algiers (Rouiba, Zeralda, and Beraki) to evaluate their chronic non-carcinogenic health risks. Method validation using GC-MS demonstrated high precision and linearity (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.995), satisfactory recovery rates (76.9-91.4%) and LOQs of 0.001-0.009 µg/kg. Analysis revealed a pronounced geographic profile, positioning Beraki as a major environmental hotspot, with mean levels up to 15.18 µg/kg for endrin in milk, 11.44 µg/kg for γ-BHC in honey, and 39.46 µg/kg for γ-BHC in eggs. While dietary intake from Rouiba and Zeralda proved to be toxicologically safe, the cumulative hazard indices (HIs) for infants consuming Beraki-sourced milk (HI = 1.19) and honey (HI = 1.55) exceeded the threshold of 1. Conversely, poultry egg consumption was considered to be safe across all regions (HI < 1). These findings highlight a localised public health concern for the local population in Beraki.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148879394","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}
A A Mahmud, M O Kaka, H L Muhammad, T O Sigbeku, H S Auta, A H Makun
{"title":"Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A and zearalenone in tiger nut drinks in Lagos, Nigeria.","authors":"A A Mahmud, M O Kaka, H L Muhammad, T O Sigbeku, H S Auta, A H Makun","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2690054","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2690054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tiger nuts, widely consumed in Nigeria, are prone to fungal contamination. Yet, little is known about the mycotoxin burden in drinks derived from them. This study validated and applied high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD) to determine aflatoxins (AFs), ochratoxin A (OTA) and zearalenone (ZEN) in 30 tiger nut drink samples from Lagos, Nigeria, after immunoaffinity cleanup. Calibration curves showed good linearity (r<sup>2</sup> > 0.98), recoveries ranged 76% - 113% and relative standard deviations were below 20%. Limits of detection were 0.44 µg/kg for AFB1, 0.33 µg/kg for OTA and 5.82 µg/kg for ZEN. Contamination rates were 13.3% for AFB1, 6.7% for total AFs, 30% for OTA and 20% for ZEN. This report provides a validated HPLC method and occurrence data that may support further routine monitoring and risk assessment of mycotoxins in tiger nut drinks.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"286-290"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148351395","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}
Nancy Lorena Garzón-Raygoza, Carolina Bojórquez-Sánchez, Magdalena Elizabeth Bergés-Tiznado, Carolina Delgado-Alvarez, Marisela Aguilar-Juárez, Carmen Cristina Osuna-Martínez, Jorge Ruelas-Inzunza, Pamela Spanopoulos-Zarco, Federico Páez-Osuna, Alejandra Sánchez-Betancourt, Martín Gabriel Frías-Espericueta
{"title":"Metals in highly consumed fish from markets of the Mexican Pacific coast.","authors":"Nancy Lorena Garzón-Raygoza, Carolina Bojórquez-Sánchez, Magdalena Elizabeth Bergés-Tiznado, Carolina Delgado-Alvarez, Marisela Aguilar-Juárez, Carmen Cristina Osuna-Martínez, Jorge Ruelas-Inzunza, Pamela Spanopoulos-Zarco, Federico Páez-Osuna, Alejandra Sánchez-Betancourt, Martín Gabriel Frías-Espericueta","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2669289","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2669289","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Levels of cadmium, copper, mercury, lead and zinc in fish from the Mexican Pacific are of interest because they are marine resources of great commercial value and high human consumption. To determine these data, fishes were sampled in the markets of the main cities along the Mexican Pacific coast, and the edible muscles were analysed using Atomic Adsorption Spectrometry. The results in the following commercial fishes were: <i>Mugil</i> spp. Cd 0.67 ± 0.15, Cu 0.53 ± 0.13, Hg 0.04 ± 0.01, Zn 10.9 ± 4.2; <i>Oreochromis</i> spp. Cd 0.70 ± 0.13, Cu 0.44 ± 0.10, Hg 0.06 ± 0.03, Zn 9.4 ± 3.9; <i>Lutjanus</i> spp. Cd 0.62 ± 0.11, Cu 0.38 ± 0.24, Hg 0.18 ± 0.12, Zn 8.1 ± 3.4; and sharks Cd 0.64 ± 0.07, Cu 0.51 ± 0.12, Hg 0.39 ± 0.23, Zn 8.2 ± 3.0 mg/kg ww. Cadmium content in fish from the Mexican Pacific coast was higher than the maximum limit, according to Mexican standards. Mercury levels complied with Mexican legislation and lead levels were below the limit of detection.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"216-223"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148028623","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":"Elemental composition of spices and herb products on the Kosovo market.","authors":"Valbonë Mehmeti, Jeton Halili","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2668326","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2668326","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated fourteen elements in eight commercially available spices and herbs marketed in Kosovo, by using microwave-assisted acid digestion followed by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). The samples included single-herb products (oregano, parsley, dried parsley leaves, and turmeric) and mixed poultry seasoning blends. Elemental levels varied with botanical origin and formulation. Leafy herbs showed higher levels of calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, and zinc, whereas mixed seasonings exhibited elevated sodium levels, reflecting formulation effects. Chemometric analyses (Pearson correlation, principal component analysis, and hierarchical cluster analysis) discriminated herb-based products from mixed seasonings. From a food safety perspective, the measured elemental levels provide screening-level information on the compositional variability of commercial spice-herb products, while regulatory compliance can be interpreted only for elements in food categories explicitly covered by current European Union legislation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"205-215"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147874080","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}
Muzhda Qasim Qader, Ahmed Jamal Othman, Basoz Tariq Rahman, Soma M Mohamad, Clara Samad Haini, Kaiwan Kareemkhan Fatah
{"title":"Heavy metals and preservatives in commercial yoghurt from northern Iraq.","authors":"Muzhda Qasim Qader, Ahmed Jamal Othman, Basoz Tariq Rahman, Soma M Mohamad, Clara Samad Haini, Kaiwan Kareemkhan Fatah","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2679459","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2679459","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pb and Cd occurrence, as well as sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate and nitrate concentrations, were investigated in 75 commercially available yogurts from the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Validated ICP-MS and HPLC-UV methods revealed good linearity (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.995), satisfactory recoveries (90-108%) and appropriate limits of detection. Pb and Cd levels were below maximum limits as established by the European Commission and the Codex Alimentarius. Detection of preservatives in plain yoghurt was not interpreted as straightforward regulatory compliance, as it may indicate unauthorized additive use, carry-over, or product-category/labelling inconsistency. Exposure assessment indicated low non-carcinogenic risk for adults. However, children showed higher relative exposure due to lower body weight, with only the HI value for children in the Sulaymaniyah region marginally exceeding 1. These findings highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and refined evaluation of cumulative dietary exposure. It also provides baseline data for regional food safety assessment and risk management.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"251-261"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148204718","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, Attia Abdullah, Abdul Muqeet Khan, Samee Ullah Butt, Syed Ghulam Mohayud Din Hashmi
{"title":"Co-occurrence of mycotoxins in poultry feed from Lahore and Rawalpindi divisions of Punjab, Pakistan.","authors":"Mateen Abbas, Attia Abdullah, Abdul Muqeet Khan, Samee Ullah Butt, Syed Ghulam Mohayud Din Hashmi","doi":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2681042","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19393210.2026.2681042","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mycotoxin contamination of poultry feed remains a significant food safety concern due to the frequent co-occurrence of multiple mycotoxins that may cause additive or synergistic effects. This study investigated the occurrence and co-occurrence of aflatoxins (AFs), ochratoxin A (OTA) and fumonisins (FBs) in poultry feed from two major regions of Punjab, Pakistan. A total of 280 feed samples from Lahore and Rawalpindi divisions were screened using thin-layer chromatography and quantified by ELISA, while positive samples were confirmed by LC-ESI<sup>+</sup>-MS. Overall, 77.9% of the samples were contaminated with at least one mycotoxin, with prevalence rates of 79.3% in Lahore and 76.4% in Rawalpindi. Co-occurrence of two or more mycotoxins was observed in 42.1% of the positive samples, most commonly aflatoxins with fumonisins. Measured levels ranged from 4.16 to 251 µg/kg for AFs, 1.9 to 509 µg/kg for OTA and 210 to 49,200 µg/kg for FBs, frequently exceeding maximum limits.</p>","PeriodicalId":12286,"journal":{"name":"Food additives & contaminants. Part B, Surveillance","volume":" ","pages":"262-271"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148204671","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}