Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety最新文献

{"title":"Occurrence and the impact of climate change on mycotoxin production in Ethiopia: a review","authors":"Kumlachew Alemu,&nbsp;Goytom Berihun","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01558-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01558-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Mycotoxin contamination of staple foods, such as cereals, has gained attention due to its acute and chronic effects on human and animal health. Changes in rainfall patterns, drought, temperature, and carbon dioxide levels impact staple food production systems. Climate change increases the risk of mycotoxin contamination by altering temperature, precipitation, and growing conditions, which can lead to health risks and economic losses. It affects weather conditions, stressing plants, reducing their phytoimmunity, and making them more susceptible to fungal infections and mycotoxin contamination. To ensure future food security and safety, it is crucial to understand how climate change scenarios will impact crop production and safety. This paper reviews the occurrence of major mycotoxins in food commodities in Ethiopia, discusses their implications for economic and human health, and explores the potential effects of climate change on mycotoxin risk, highlighting research approaches for designing mitigation strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 3","pages":"213 - 223"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145037446","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":"Magnitude of thiamethoxam and its metabolite residues in okra following open field application: an arid ecosystem pilot study","authors":"Farag Malhat,&nbsp;Osama I. Abdallah,&nbsp;El-Sayed Saber,&nbsp;Sara Heikal,&nbsp;Nevein S. Ahmed,&nbsp;Shokr Abel Salam Shokr","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01557-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01557-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study evaluates the dissipation kinetics, terminal residues, and dietary risk of thiamethoxam and its metabolite clothianidin in okra under field conditions, using an optimized and validated dispersive solid phase extraction and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method. The method demonstrated high selectivity and linearity (R² &gt; 0.999) for both analytes, with recoveries ranging from 88.8 to 101.2% across different spiking levels. Method optimization included adjustments to hydration levels and adsorbent combinations, which minimized matrix suppression (reduced matrix effects to − 8.91% for thiamethoxam and − 10.4% for clothianidin). Validation confirmed low limits of detection (0.15 µg/kg for thiamethoxam and 0.73 µg/kg for clothianidin) and quantification (1 µg/kg and 2.5 µg/kg, respectively), with acceptable precision [intra- and inter-day relative standard deviations values below 12.5%]. Residue dissipation of thiamethoxam in okra followed first-order kinetics, with a half-life of 1.72 days and a pre-harvest interval of 8.11 days based on a maximum residue limit (MRL) of 0.01 mg/kg, while clothianidin fell below MRL by day 10. Chronic dietary risk assessments confirmed negligible risk to adult consumers when thiamethoxam was applied at twice the recommended field dose (40 g a.i./ha). The findings highlight the rapid dissipation of thiamethoxam in okra, driven by its tender surface and high environmental exposure, ensuring safe pesticide use and regulatory compliance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 3","pages":"257 - 268"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145037039","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":"123. ALS-Sitzung","authors":"","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01547-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01547-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 2","pages":"191 - 197"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169939","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":"The need to transform intensive livestock production toward sustainability and animal well-being","authors":"Thomas Blaha,&nbsp;Gerald Shurson,&nbsp;Barbara Grabkowsky","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01556-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01556-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 2","pages":"115 - 116"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145168475","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":"Hazard and risk-based allocation of safety instructions for operators applying seed treatment products","authors":"Claudia Grosskopf,&nbsp;Nora Böhringer,&nbsp;Markus Röver,&nbsp;Marc Lösche,&nbsp;Jan-Niklas Schäckermann,&nbsp;Christian Schlawis,&nbsp;Sabine Martin","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01554-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01554-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To safeguard the health of users when handling plant protection products, risk mitigation measures are prescribed as safety instructions in Germany. The safety instructions are part of the registration certificate and must be followed by operators and workers. Mitigation measures, such as using personal protective equipment, are determined in a tiered approach. They are the result of a quantitative exposure assessment in order to comply with the relevant health-based limit values. In addition, personal protective equipment is selected based on the classification and labelling of plant protection products according to the European CLP-Regulation, which is addressed in the present report.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 3","pages":"283 - 286"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00003-025-01554-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145037406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Minimum performance requirements for analytical methods of GMO testing: supplement on digital PCR and recommendations for detection of new genomics techniques and GM animals","authors":"Christopher Weidner,&nbsp;Kathrin Lieske,&nbsp;Emilie Dagand,&nbsp;Francesco Gatto,&nbsp;Christian Savini,&nbsp;Wim Broothaerts,&nbsp;Marco Mazzara,&nbsp;Joachim Mankertz","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01555-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01555-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The Working Group on Method Performance Requirements (WG-MPR) of the European Network of GMO Laboratories (ENGL) and the EU Reference Laboratory for Genetically Modified Food and Feed (EURL GMFF) have extended the scope of its guidance document on the “Definition of minimum performance requirements for analytical methods of GMO testing”. This document establishes criteria for the development and validation of methods for GMO analysis, both for EU market authorization applications and for official food and feed control. The guidance outlines definitions and performance requirements for methods used to detect and quantify GMOs and has recently been expanded to include digital PCR methods, the detection of genetically modified animals, and the analysis of products developed using new mutagenesis techniques. The guidance document is freely available on the EURL GMFF website (https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC125975 accessed 25.02.2025).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 2","pages":"187 - 189"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00003-025-01555-7.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145161935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in livers of wild boar (Sus scrofa) in Germany: analysis of official monitoring data in relation to local land use characteristics","authors":"Rafael Hernán Mateus-Vargas,&nbsp;Jorge Numata,&nbsp;Anneluise Mader,&nbsp;Holger Knapp,&nbsp;Sebastian Georgii,&nbsp;Sandy Falk,&nbsp;Friederike Habedank,&nbsp;Robert Pieper,&nbsp;Julia Steinhoff-Wagner,&nbsp;Janine Kowalczyk","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01550-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01550-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) constitute a group of anthropogenic compounds that are ubiquitously distributed in the environment due to their widespread use in various industrial processes and consumer products. Among foodstuffs of animal origin, wild boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) livers may contain particularly high levels of PFAS. Additionally, wild boars have been identified as suitable bioindicators and are used by German national authorities for monitoring purposes. In the context of consumer health risk assessment, information on influencing environmental factors is crucial for the risk analysis process. The objective of this study was to systematically analyze reports from the national monitoring program on PFAS concentrations in wild boar livers from 3 German federal states (n = 217). The analysis was based on publicly available data on land use characteristics, including urbanization, industry, agriculture, and forest areas in the sampled regions. Overall, data on sample characteristics (e.g., age, sex, body weight) varied between and within Federal States and counties. Despite these inconsistencies, statistical analyses revealed significant differences in the average PFAS concentrations between counties within the Federal States. Additionally, significant correlations were observed between land use features and PFAS concentrations, varying by Federal State and substance. In conclusion, land-use-based evaluations of food monitoring data may prove valuable for characterizing PFAS levels in wild boar liver. Harmonizing sampling protocols, data collection, and analytical methods among state laboratories will improve the comparability and interpretation of official monitoring data in future assessments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 2","pages":"129 - 139"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00003-025-01550-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145161458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A systematic literature review on integrated livestock systems using machine learning methods: strengths and future directions from an animal welfare perspective within the “one health” approach","authors":"Annalisa Previti,&nbsp;Vito Biondi,&nbsp;Diego Antonio Sicuso,&nbsp;Monica Di Salvo,&nbsp;Abrha Bsrat,&nbsp;Michela Pugliese,&nbsp;Annamaria Passantino","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01553-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01553-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Integrated livestock system (ILS) is a holistic and sustainable farming practice aimed at optimizing the productivity and efficiency of agriculture through the combination of different agricultural components including crops, livestock, aquaculture and forestry. In order to create a balanced ecosystem, reduce waste and increase the efficiency of resource use, as well as contribute to food security, this approach emphasises the interactions between these components. As the ILS has re-emerged due to its potential to maximize production and sustainability, this article provides a systematic literature review on ILS using machine learning. In particular, text mining (TM) and topic analysis (TA) reveal trends, challenges and opportunities in ILS, paving the way for informed decision-making. Descriptive statistics, TM, and TA were carried out on a total of 19 articles retrieved from Scopus^®. The findings revealed an increase in publications in 2023, with TM highlighting the terms that exhibited the highest weighted frequency. Particularly, ‘antimicrobial’ and ‘resist’ emerged as the most prominent topics of interest. TA identified the main research areas in the following order: “ILS in aquaculture,” “economic models for ILS,” “geographical distribution of ILS,” “ILS and antimicrobial resistance,” and “sustainability in ILS”. The analysis suggests that growing awareness of the necessity for sustainable production systems has increased interest in ILS, positioning it as a promising strategy for minimizing environmental impact and increasing resource efficiency.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 2","pages":"117 - 127"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145170523","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":"A cross-sectional study on food safety knowledge, practices, and associated factors among meat handlers in Kandahar City, Afghanistan","authors":"Ahmadullah Zahir,&nbsp;Sayeed Hikmatullah Anis,&nbsp;Din Mohammad Mushfiq","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01552-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01552-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Food safety concerns in Afghanistan are intricate, resulting from an intersection of inadequate infrastructure, widespread food insecurity, and the prevalent presence of foodborne pathogens including coliforms, <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Salmonella</i> spp., <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i>, and the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, which have led to associated illnesses. These obstacles pose significant risks to public health and mandatory food safety training and certification programs should be introduced to improve hygiene standards among meat handlers in Kandahar City. A cross-sectional study was conducted engaging 95 meat handlers during the timeframe extending from July to August 2024. Data collection was executed through in-person interviews employing a rigorously constructed questionnaire. The questionnaire was organized into three sections: socio-demographic attributes, food safety knowledge assessments, and food safety practices evaluations. Our results indicated that 95.80% of meat handlers exhibited a high level of food safety knowledge; however, 65.3% did not demonstrate adequate understanding of food poisoning, while 69.95% of respondents exhibited awareness regarding infectious diseases. Our analysis revealed a significant correlation between educational attainment and possession of a health certificate with the degree of food safety knowledge. The study advocates for specialized training programs to enhance personal and environmental hygiene to bolster compliance with food safety standards. Consequently, it is advisable to implement the formulation of a comprehensive food safety policy within the context of a One Health framework, alongside fostering collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness among various stakeholders involved in food safety.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 2","pages":"165 - 174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145168919","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":"Whole genome characterization of Listeria welshimeri isolates recovered from cattle abattoirs and retailers in Gauteng province in South Africa","authors":"James Gana,&nbsp;Rian Ewald Pierneef,&nbsp;Nomakorinte Gcebe,&nbsp;Rebone Moerane,&nbsp;Abiodun Adewale Adesiyun","doi":"10.1007/s00003-025-01546-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00003-025-01546-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The study used whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to characterize 12 isolates of <i>L. welshimeri</i> recovered from the beef production chain in Gauteng province, South Africa. Two sequence types (STs) were identified, with ST3294 accounting for 75% (9/12) and ST1084 for 16.7% (2/12) of the isolates. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) plasmids detected included conjugative plasmid (MOBP2; T_virB11; virb4) in 58.3% and AMR plasmid (NFO33156) in 41.7% of the isolates. Two AMR genes, <i>fosX</i> (25%) and <i>vga (G) (</i>100%), along with 11 virulence factors, were present in all 12 isolates of <i>L. welshimeri</i>. The phylogenomic tree of <i>L. welshimeri</i> clustering based on the ST according to the source, type, and class of beef and beef products revealed three groups: ST3294 (<i>n</i> = 9), ST1084 (<i>n</i> = 2), and unassigned ST (<i>n</i> = 1). The findings of this study demonstrate the potential for transferring genetic materials from non-pathogenic <i>L. welshimeri</i> to pathogenic <i>L. monocytogene</i>s within the same ecological niche.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":622,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety","volume":"20 2","pages":"181 - 185"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00003-025-01546-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145169133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}