Segnalazioni da AESA-EFSA

Consumer exposure to inorganic arsenic in food raises a health concern according to the conclusions of EFSA’s latest risk assessment of this contaminant . The finding confirms the outcome of EFSA’s previous assessment of the risks linked to the presence of inorganic arsenic in food from 2009. The European Commission asked EFSA to update its assessment of inorganic arsenic to consider new studies on its toxic effects. 

 

Persistence of microbiological hazards in food and feed production:

In January 2024, EFSA published a scientific opinion on the persistence of microbiological hazards in food and feed production, and processing environments. Our experts identified Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enterica , and Cronobacter sakazakii as the bacteria most associated with persistence. Common risk factors include poor hygienic design of equipment and inadequate cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene practices. EFSA’s experts recommended implementing well-designed sampling and testing programmes to identify contamination sources.  (...)

 

Chemical contaminants: detoxification processes in feed:

Chemical contaminants are substances that are unintentionally present in food or feed as a result of various stages of its production, processing or transport. They might also result from environmental contamination. Chemical contaminants may be harmful to humans and animals. In this area, EFSA also assesses the safety of feed detoxification processes, which aim to eliminate undesirable substances (such as dioxins, metals or mycotoxins) from contaminated feed. A new statement provides scientific guidance to support the risk assessment of the detoxification processes applied to products intended for animal feed. (...)