Research Publications (Food Safety)

To assess the efficacy of Toxfin and Novasil as aflatoxin-binding agents in broilers exposed to aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) from 11 to 30 days, 288 mixed-sex Ross 308 broiler chickens were randomly allocated to four dietary groups: control feed, control feed + 0.25 mg/kg AFB1, AFB1 feed + 0.3% Toxfin, and AFB1 feed + 0.3% Novasil.

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a highly toxic carcinogen severely harmful to humans and animals. This study fabricated SDB-6-K-9@TiO2 composites via the hydrothermal synthesis method to reduce AFB1. The structural characterization results of the photocatalytic composites showed that TiO2 was successfully loaded onto SDB-6-K-9. The different photocatalytic degradation conditions, photocatalyst kinetics, recycling performance, and photocatalytic degradation mechanism were investigated.

Abstract Liquid smoke, an alternative to traditional wood burning smoking, enhances product value by imparting desirable characteristics such as aroma, flavor, and color. Furthermore, it contains components with inherent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This study compares the effects of liquid smoke and conventional smoking methods in bacon processing.

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a toxin widely found in aquafeed ingredients, and hypoxia is a common problem in fish farming. In practice, aquatic animals tend to be more sensitive to hypoxia while feeds are contaminat...

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Bromus japonicus Thunb. is a hazardous weed in wheat fields in China. One B. japonicus population, HB-1, which was collected in Hebei Province, survived field rate flucarbazone-sodium exposure.

by Thayanne Gabryelle Viana de Souza, Jordana Almeida Santana, Marina Mourão Sena Claudino, Silvia Trindade Pereira, Rafael Gariglio Clark Xavier, Victor Santos do Amarante, Yasmin Gonçalves de Castro, Elaine Maria Seles Dorneles, Flavia Figueira Aburjaile, Vasco Ariston de Carvalho, Bertram Brenig, Rodrigo Otávio Silveira Silva

The purpose of the present research was to assess the amounts of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) and immunoglobulin (IgA, IgG, and IgM) in cow colostrum samples, as well as their relationship. The sampling involved 90 cows (54 Montofon and 36 Simmental) from 15 independent farms. An appropriate number of samples from the total mixed ration (TMR) used in feeding the cows were collected simultaneously with the colostrum samples.

Metal enrichment in aquatic ecosystems has compromised the potential of fish to enhance food security. The uMgeni River drains urban and industrialized catchment and flows through economically disadvantaged rural communities that opt for fish to supplement their protein needs. However, there are uncertainties on the safety of consuming fish from the uMgeni River.

ABSTRACT Introduction Consumer demand for pasture raised, antibiotic‐free poultry products has led to an increase in pastured poultry operations within the United States. Given the level of environmental interaction and the potential increase in exposure to foodborne pathogens in these settings, a greater understanding of the prevalence and diversity of Campylobacter populations inherent within pastured poultry flocks is needed.

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The use of biosurfactants represents a promising technology for remediating hydrocarbon pollution in the environment. This study evaluated a highly effective biosurfactant strain-Bacillus cereus GX7’s ability to produce biosurfactants from industrial and agriculture organic wastes.

Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common and debilitating consequence of traumatic brain injury (TBI), often resembling migraine and tension-type headaches. Despite its prevalence, the optimal treatment for PTH remains unclear, with current strategies largely extrapolated from other headache disorders. This review evaluates the use of onabotulinumtoxin A (ONA) and anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in the treatment of PTH.