Life,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 1477 - 1477
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Ochratoxin
A
(OTA)
is
a
nephrotoxic
mycotoxin
that
commonly
contaminates
maize,
posing
significant
health
risks
to
both
poultry
and
humans.
In
this
study,
rapid
sensitive
method
utilizing
ultra-performance
liquid
chromatography
coupled
with
fluorescence
detection
(UPLC-FLD)
was
developed
for
the
quantification
of
OTA
levels
in
maize.
The
utilizes
immunoaffinity
column
purification
improved
specificity.
Accuracy
precision
were
validated
line
European
Union
Reference
Laboratory
(EURL-MP)
guidelines,
meeting
regulatory
standards
linearity,
trueness,
limits,
precision,
uncertainty,
as
per
Commission
Regulation
(EC)
No.
401/2006
its
amendments.
demonstrated
an
average
recovery
rate
116.78%
RSDwR
values
(within-laboratory
reproducibility)
12.72%.
Furthermore,
occurrence
possible
effects
investigated
several
farms
South
Romania,
where
necropsy
histopathological
analyses
revealed
severe
kidney
damage,
including
renal
tubular
degeneration.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102397 - 102397
Published: March 1, 2025
An
increasing
concern
has
marked
the
past
few
years
for
food
quality
and
safety,
not
only
by
research
community
but
also
among
general
public.
Due
to
prevalence
of
emerging
contaminants/analogues
in
various
matrices,
significant
efforts
have
been
focused
on
developing
green
extraction,
matrix
preparation,
multi-targeted,
potentially
multi-matrix
techniques
that
minimize
waste
generation,
cost,
use
organic
reagents
optimize
recyclability
throughout
analytical
procedure.
This,
therefore,
guarantees
consumer
protection
through
safety
contributes
progress
analysis,
ultimately
preventing
one-step
forward
two-steps
back
phenomenon
ensuring
while
damaging
environment.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
integrated,
concise,
comprehensive
timeline
endeavours
application
chromatography
coupled
with
mass
spectrometry
analysis
contaminants
plant-,
aquatic-,
animal-derived
matrices.
Food Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
use
a
multi‐omics
(i.e.,
gene
expression
quantification,
metabolomics,
and
fatty
acid
[FA]
profiling)
approach
separate
authenticate
beef
from
three
different
dietary
groups.
In
2‐year
study,
Red
Angus
steers
(
n
=
54)
were
randomly
allocated
one
treatments:
(1)
complex
biodiverse
pasture
(GRASS),
(2)
total
mixed
ration
(TMR)
in
feedlot
(GRAIN),
or
(3)
TMR
supplemented
with
5%
(dry
matter)
grapeseed
extract
for
the
last
30
days
(GRAPE).
FAs
measured
by
gas
chromatography‐mass
spectrometry
(GC–MS),
secondary
metabolites
identified
using
ultra‐high‐performance
liquid
chromatography
tandem
mass
(UPLC–MS/MS),
analysis
performed
quantitative
reverse
transcription
polymerase
chain
reaction
(RT–qPCR).
All
target
genes
upregulated
GRASS
compared
other
two
Multivariate
analyses
showed
that
long‐chain
‐3
polyunsaturated
FAs,
‐6:
ratio,
vitamin
E,
organic
acids,
amino
derivatives,
nephronectin
isoform
X1
NPNT‐1
)
most
important
compounds
group
separation.
These
compounds,
considered
be
beneficial
human
health,
higher
concentrations
GRASS.
success
separation
treatment
highlighted
90.4%
prediction
accuracy
random
forest
model,
being
100%
accurately
predicted
GRAPE
94.4%
predicted.
Beef
GRAIN
76.5%
conclusion,
coupling
metabolomics
FA
profiling
allowed
samples
varying
backgrounds
high
degree
confidence.
Journal of Cereal Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
117, P. 103896 - 103896
Published: March 22, 2024
United
Nations
and
Upcycled
Food
Association
have
suggested
the
possible
use
of
food
processing
residues
waste
materials
to
improve
quality
as
well
overcome
hunger
malnutrition.
Brewer's
spent
grains
(BSG)
account
85%
brewery
having
high
nutritive
value.
Spent
are
initially
exploited
for
animal
feed
only
restricted
local
area
due
moisture
content
that
leads
spoilage.
rich
in
fibre
proteins
were
explored
preparation
cookies,
bread,
pasta,
noodles
which
showed
higher
value
health
benefits
comparison
conventional
materials.
The
bioactive
compounds
also
provide
additional
advantages
can
be
used
drug
formulation
commercial
products.
However,
it
needs
in-depth
research
technical
support
aid
contributing
circular
economy.
Aflatoxin
being
a
serious
threat
to
public
health
and
international
trade,
necessi-tates
comprehensive
understanding
calculated
response
with
effective
inter-vention
strategies.
This
review
methodically
looks
at
several
aspects
of
aflatoxin,
starting
how
it
affects
trade
laws
through
feed
ingre-dient
regulations.
contamination
poses
challenges
world
the
economy,
especially
in
areas
that
are
already
risk.
Examining
varia-bles
affecting
aflatoxin
toxicity,
paper
clarifies
toxicity's
complex
me-tabolism
resulting
effects
exposure.
The
repercussions
aflatoxicosis
outbreaks
their
connections
illnesses
like
Aspergillosis
cancer
highlighted
by
detailed
exploration
prospective
decontamination
techniques
as
well
strategies
for
detecting
capturing
aflatoxin.
A
thorough
knowledge
factors
contribute
demonstrates
intricate
interactions
between
environmental
variables,
farming
methods,
stor-age
circumstances,
different
physical,
biological,
nutritional
components.
Strong
detection
required
due
aflatoxins’
significant
on
an-imal
human
health.
describes
complete
preventative
tactics
en-compass
manipulation
management
global
from
this
pervasive
threat.
Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 1046 - 1060
Published: June 10, 2024
The
present
study
highlights
the
ongoing
threat
of
foodborne
illnesses
to
public
health,
primarily
caused
by
bacterial
pathogens.
Despite
advancements
in
conventional
microbiological
testing
techniques,
which
are
sensitive
but
time-consuming,
challenges
remain
ensuring
timely
detection
contaminants
throughout
food
supply
chain.
Hazard
Analysis
Critical
Control
Point
(HACCP)
system
is
recognized
as
a
more
effective
approach
safety,
emphasizing
proactive
identification
and
control
hazards
at
critical
points
production.
Emerging
technologies
like
quantitative
polymerase
chain
reaction
(PCR)
biosensors
offer
faster
accurate
methods,
although
with
certain
limitations.
Biosensors
such
ELISA,
SPR,
electrochemical
immunosensors,
particular,
show
promise
due
their
high
sensitivity
specificity,
enabling
rapid
wide
range
contaminants.
This
paper
underscores
importance
integrating
advanced
established
safety
protocols
enhance
quality
products,
benefiting
consumers,
producers,
regulatory
agencies
alike.