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Safety has been identified as a key concern in the willingness to consume cultured meat 🍽 Multiple cultured meat companies have already been approved by governing food bodies, classifying their products as safe to eat as conventional meats: - Eat Just - SFA (2020) - UPSIDE Foods- FDA (2022) USDA (2023) - GOOD Meat - SFA (2023) FDA & USDA (2023) - Vow - SFA (2024) During regulatory approval cultured meat companies must undergo rigorous testing of their facilities, ingredients and processes to ensure food safety 🔬 From multiple perspectives cultured meat offers some safety advantages over conventional meat: Less contamination Sterile growth conditions mean cultured meat is less likely to be infected by contaminants found in meat processing plants (e.g. e.coli) Fewer antibiotics Cultured meat is produced without antibiotics, unlike conventional meat, which helps prevent antibiotic resistance Improved nutrient profiles Some cultured meat companies aim to offer products with improved nutrient profiles (protein, fat, etc). Reduced risk of illness About three out of four new/emerging infectious diseases in humans come from farming animals At Quest we are highly committed to food safety and that is why we consider this at all stages of product development and production. To find out more follow our page today 🔔 or contact us at info@questmeat.com What is your verdict on cultured meat food safety? And how can we better spread awareness? #Quest #SustainableMeatProduction #CellAg #AlternativeProtein #CulturedMeat #CultivatedMeat #Innovation #FutureOfFood #FoodSafety

🙏🏻 Food Safety: Our Shared Responsibility We celebrated World Food Safety Day in June, highlighting the growing consumer demand for high-quality, safe food. Food faces risks during storage and processing, including pathogens, unknown additives, and GMOs, which can affect safety and nutritional value. To address these challenges, TANBEAD introduced the 6GM series reagent kit. This kit ensures precise extraction from plant leaves, seeds, and samples rich in polysaccharides or secondary metabolites, making it ideal for scientific research and food safety professionals.   🚀 Key Features: 📍Three unique buffer solutions for various samples, from raw foods to processed products and complex plant samples to detect adulteration and verify ingredients.   📍 High-quality nucleic acid extraction from over 20 types of food and more than 30 plant families.   📍 Automation and High-Throughput Extraction: Combining magnetic bead extraction with automated machines boosts throughput, saves manpower and time, and ensures consistent data quality. #WorldFoodSafetyDay #FoodSafety #TANBead #NucleicAcidExtraction #AutomatedExtraction #GMOs #PublicHealth Designed by Freepik www.freepik.com

The generally accepted wisdom is that for a healthy adult a typical infective dose of Salmonella (the number of bacteria needing to be ingested to cause illness) is approximately 1000 cells. However, this will vary widely in the population and can be much lower, especially in vulnerable groups like the very young or very old, and immunocompromised individuals. The ‘infective dose’ can also be reduced depending on the type of food, as high fat foods can protect Salmonella cells from the stomach acid, then when the fats are digested by bile salts (to which Salmonella are resistant) in the small intestine, Salmonella can proliferate in the nutrient rich and ideal temperature environment. It is for these reasons that Salmonella should be absent from any processed foods. ❗ Ensuring your supply chains are protected from Salmonella is important – HorizonScan email alerts can customised to daily reports, making sure you’re ahead of the game when it comes to customer health! 📣 Find out more > https://hubs.ly/Q02xnQVS0 #FoodSafety #FoodIndustry #Insights

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 The Global #Food_Safety_Testing_Market size was valued at around 𝗨𝗦𝗗 𝟭𝟵.𝟱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 & is expected to grow at a 𝗖𝗔𝗚𝗥 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟳.𝟵𝟬% during the forecast period 2024-30. The growth of the market is projected to be driven mainly by rising consumer concerns over food safety, the mounting incidence of foodborne diseases, significant improvements in inspection technologies, and the growing contamination of various food products. 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟯𝟬) - https://lnkd.in/gaXFz-xn 📈 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿: 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 The world is witnessing a swiftly increasing number of individuals being diagnosed with food-borne illnesses, i.e., the primary aspect projected to drive the Global market during 2024-30. The major reason behind the rising incidence of these illnesses is the consumption of spoiled, contaminated, or expired food items with various microorganisms like fungi, #bacteria, viruses, & parasites, among others. Consequently, there's a burgeoning demand for advanced food testing kits, equipment, and systems, which are accurate & can provide quick results in real-time, i.e., projected to stimulate the growth of the food safety testing industry in the years to come. 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 - The 3M Company, Agilent Technologies, ALS, Bio-merieux SA, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Bureau Veritas Group, Merck Group, Neogen Corporation, QIAGEN, SGS S.A., Others #foodsafety #testingsafety #foodindustry #foodbusiness #foodandbeverage #PathogenTesting #packagedfood #DairyProducts #marketresearch #marknteladvisors

🌍 World Food Day 2024: The Right to Food for a Better Life and a Sustainable Future 🌍   On October 16, 2024, World Food Day highlights the critical importance of the right to food for a better life and a sustainable future. The right to food also means adhering to food safety standards, which are essential for ensuring access to healthy food and protecting consumer health.   At Affinisep, we are experts in food safety and quality control. Our innovative AFFINIMIP® SPE product line, based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIP), is dedicated to supporting food safety analysis across a wide range of applications.   🎯 AFFINIMIP® SPE Solutions for Every Matrix: Mycotoxins, PAHs, Pesticides, Endocrine Disruptors, Antibiotics, Drug Residues… Our SPE cartridges offer superior selectivity compared to standard SPE, as well as effective sample cleanup with lower detection limits. Want to learn more? https://lnkd.in/eSTBU2sd   Together, let’s ensure safer food for a healthier future! #WorldFoodDay #FoodSafety #QualityControl #FoodStandards #SPE #AFFINIMIP  

Food safety and regulatory compliance in spices and honey is crucial. These common ingredients can contain major contaminants such as pesticide residues, mycotoxins, antibiotics, and heavy metals. Analyzing these contaminants presents significant challenges, but fear not, PerkinElmer is here to help! Join us in our mission to protect the quality and safety of our food supply. Let's work together to overcome these analytical challenges! Learn more about our innovative solutions and join the fight for food safety with PerkinElmer. https://bit.ly/3ZXPwH5 #FoodSafety #RegulatoryCompliance #PerkinElmer #AdvancedTechnology #ProtectingOurFoodSupply #AnalyticalInstruments #Honey #Spices

Cooking can help us unwind and do something creative. But there can be more than flavor in spices that aren't properly tested--specifically pesticides, mycotoxins, antibiotics and heavy metals. 😱 Which is why #foodsafety testing is so important! 🌿🌶️ Nice work organizing this insightful webinar Nidhi Vaidya Thaker! #Cleanfood #CleanSpices #HealthAndWellness #QualityAssurance

📰 Consumer Reports Finds Widespread Presence of Perchlorate in Food Products A recent investigation by Consumer Reports has revealed that perchlorate, a chemical commonly used in rocket fuel, explosives, and certain plastics, is present in a wide range of food products. The findings raise concerns about potential health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations like babies and children. 🫒 Perchlorate Detected in Various Food Items Consumer Reports tested nearly 200 samples and found measurable levels of perchlorate in two-thirds of the products. The highest concentrations were detected in foods popular among babies and children. ❤️🩹 Health Concerns and Regulatory Actions Perchlorate can affect thyroid function and potentially lead to hypothyroidism and other related health issues. Despite knowing the risks for decades, regulatory agencies have not taken significant action to address perchlorate contamination in food and water. 📢 Consumer Reports Calls for Stricter Guidelines With the aim of protecting public health, Consumer Reports is urging regulatory agencies to establish stricter guidelines for perchlorate levels in food and water. The organisation is also encouraging food manufacturers to take steps to reduce perchlorate contamination in their products. The findings of this investigation highlight the need for increased awareness of perchlorate contamination in our food supply and underscore the importance of stronger regulatory measures to safeguard public health, especially for vulnerable populations.

Food safety and regulatory compliance in spices and honey is crucial. These common ingredients can contain major contaminants such as pesticide residues, mycotoxins, antibiotics, and heavy metals. Analyzing these contaminants presents significant challenges, but fear not, PerkinElmer is here to help! Join us in our mission to protect the quality and safety of our food supply. Let's work together to overcome these analytical challenges! Learn more about our innovative solutions and join the fight for food safety with PerkinElmer. https://bit.ly/3ZXPwH5 #FoodSafety #RegulatoryCompliance #PerkinElmer #AdvancedTechnology #ProtectingOurFoodSupply #AnalyticalInstruments #Honey #Spices

Meet the Microsep Waters team at the Food Safety Summit 2024 (4-5 June) to discuss which mycotoxin testing approach is right for your operation. Their Waters | Vicam mycotoxin testing solutions assist food and agricultural analytical testing laboratories to ensure food safety, raw material quality, and compliance with global regulatory standards. Early detection of contaminants such as glyphosate or mycotoxins give quality managers the chance to manage end-to-end product safety and quality more effectively. Multi-analyte testing solutions efficiently detect primary targets for mycotoxin analysis. Achieve accurate and reliable results using AOAC and USDA-FGIS approved test methods, suitable for both for field and laboratory settings. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bjZ55O | Register for the summit: https://bit.ly/3ux6ApY #mycotoxins #glyphosate #qualitycontrol #foodsafety #feedindustry #Vicam #Waters