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𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates about 420,000 human deaths due to foodborne illness annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also projects a 67% rise of antimicrobials in food animal production from 2010 to 2030. These suggests that robust and sustainable improvement in food biocontrol is desirable. Phages are attractive candidates to eliminate Multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacterial strains present in plants, food and the livestock industry. Phages can also serve as an alternative to chemicals treatments since they can reduce the non-desirable effects produced by chemicals on food. Additionally, using phages will reduce the transmission of MDR bacteria from animals to humans. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗶𝗻 (𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀) PhageGuard Listex: 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢 sp. PhageGuard S: 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 Phage Guard E: 𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪 O157:H7 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝘅 (𝗨𝗦𝗔) 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 ListShield: 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘺𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴 SalmoFresh: 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 ShigaShield: 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘱. Ecoshield PX: 𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪 𝗔𝗿𝗺 & 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 Finalyse SAL: 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 Finalyse: 𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪 O157:H7 𝗢𝗺𝗻𝗶𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 (𝗨𝗦𝗔) 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 BacWash: 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 & 𝘌𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪 O157:H7 AgriPhage: 𝘟𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴 & 𝘗𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘦 These phages have the potential to revolutionize food safety. Let’s harness the power of phages! Summarized by LINET LUSIMBA. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Cristobal-Cueto, P., García-Quintanilla, A., Esteban, J., & García-Quintanilla, M. (2021). Phages in food industry biocontrol and bioremediation. Antibiotics, 10(7), 786.https://doi.org/10.33 90/antibiotics10070786 #AntimicrobialResistance #PhageTherapy #PanelDiscussion #AntibioticResistance #PhageResearch #OneHealth

Fungal contamination is a silent but significant threat in the food industry, producing harmful mycotoxins that infect grains and pose serious health risks. Aflatoxins, one of the most dangerous types, cause liver cancer. Also, a staggering one-third of global food crops are destroyed by fungi annually, enough to nourish 800 million people. Source: https://lnkd.in/gkvhZB9w Deborah J. Balthazar Mycotoxin concentrations are measured in a laboratory, and results may vary based on the analytical method used. Sharing these results quickly and accurately, with all the necessary details, is challenging when labs provide data as PDFs or printouts. Source: https://lnkd.in/gr7ZxmdW R. Andres Ferreyra This emphasizes the immediate need for a more efficient approach to safeguarding our food supply. Galaxy by ImagoAI is disrupting mycotoxins testing with results in under 30 seconds, delivering real-time data that empowers feed mills, ethanol plants, grain elevators, pet food companies, flour mills and food processors to take immediate action and safeguard our food supply. Galaxy is world's fastest and first eco-friendly AOAC PTM certified Hyperspectral Imaging test. #FoodSafety #Mycotoxins #ImagoAI #Galaxy 

Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain moulds (fungi) and can be found in food. The moulds grow on a variety of different crops and foodstuffs including cereals, nuts, spices, dried fruits, apples and coffee beans, often under warm and humid conditions. The five big mycotoxins include the aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, patulin, fumonisins, zearalenone and nivalenol/deoxynivalenol ( according to World Health Organisation) As we advocate for #regenerativeagriculture #technologies #agribusiness solutions, practices adoption by the farmer, the is need to advocate and create more awareness on the causes and effects of mycotoxins such as aflatoxin to various crops value chains.This is one topic that threatens food security across the world 🌎 #Aflatoxins are metabolites produced by toxigenic strains of molds, mainly Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, which grow in soil, hay, decaying vegetation, and #grains. #Aflatoxin is #produced by #fungal action during #food production, #harvest, #storage, and #processing. #Dietary exposure to aflatoxins may result in #severe #toxic and carcinogenic outcomes in #humans and animals. Aflatoxin toxicity may result in #nausea, #vomiting, abdominal pain, convulsions, and other signs of acute liver injury. Long-term #exposure also leads to various complications like #growth retardation, #cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. ( Aayush Dhakal; Muhammad F. Hashmi; Evelyn Sbar.) #agriculturelife #mycotoxins #aflatoxin #foodsafetyandhygiene #postharvest #storagesolutions #processing #regenerativeagriculture #foodsecurity #capacitybuilding #farmersempowerment #resilience #humanhealth. Wincer Kipronoh Rodgers Kirwa ,OGW wayne ndeke Shadrack Agaki George O. Michael Waweru Njagi Rebbie Harawa Anthony Kioko Rafael Tuts Josey KAMANDA, PhD Boniface Kamolo lydhia kiswii Bodo Immink Mercy Limbua Cereal Growers Association

Raw milk legislation: how can Swiss farmers sell it through vending machines? 🥛🐄 Legislation around raw milk is part of a bigger debate about health benefits and risks associated with consuming raw milk. Four years ago, a study by the Swiss agriculture research institute Agroscope found that raw milk and its products can positively affect gut microbiome diversity. However, research also highlights potential health risks. The US Centre for Disease Control warns that consuming raw milk can expose people to harmful bacteria like Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, E. coli, Listeria, Brucella, and Salmonella. Despite these risks, raw milk is making a comeback in many homes, with legislation evolving worldwide. In Switzerland, personal responsibility and clear labelling are key to managing these risks. Read our article by Anand Chandrasekhar to explore the global legal landscape and the regulatory loophole allowing raw milk to be sold in vending machines in Switzerland 👉 https://lnkd.in/egayBFwM #rawmilk #milk #health #legislation Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office FSVO Milchproduzenten SMP (Swissmilk)

🤔 "Do you know what's there in your food?" 👉 Mycotoxins in food items are anticipated to proliferate in India due to its tropical climate, as fungal infection development and mycotoxin generation are climate-sensitive processes. A major risk factor for the buildup of mycotoxin after harvest is handling and storage conditions. 👉 Temperature, moisture, soil type, and storage conditions all influence how much AF is produced in cereals. Rice is the most common grain infected with AFs in nature. Spices are heavily influenced by storage and processing conditions, with nuts being especially susceptible to AF contamination in the field and during storage. To ensure the safety of food commodities, mycotoxin surveillance in food and feed is carried out on a regular basis. The majority of these control techniques are like: 👉 Applying GAPs in the field and 👉 Properly drying crops after harvest The government conducts extensive screening and regulatory programs to remove mycotoxin-contaminated products from the food chain. To reduce mycotoxin contamination, governments have implemented advanced agricultural technologies such as GAPs, GMPs, and GSPs. 👉 Several factors contribute to India's low awareness of mycotoxin contamination. Some of these factors are: 1. Farmers and consumers have limited knowledge about mycotoxin poisoning symptoms and risks due to low levels of education and literacy. 2. Lack of infrastructure and resources for food mycotoxin testing, monitoring, and reporting, particularly in rural and remote areas. 3. Pest infestations, improper post-harvest handling procedures, poor storage techniques, and unfavorable weather are frequently the causes of aflatoxin poisoning outbreaks. 4. Certain mycotoxins are challenging to recognize and cure, such as fumonisins, zearalenone, ochratoxins, and trichothecenes. 5. No regulatory agencies or enforcement mechanisms exist to ensure compliance with global mycotoxin management guidelines and standards. Tell me how you ensure that the food you eat is safe for consumption in the comment section below. Get in touch with me to learn more Nagraani Mahaajan. #biotechnology #foodtesting #foodsafety #testing #mycotoxins #seeds #agriculture #NagraaniMahaajan #farming

Plant-Based vs. Meat: Get B12 From the Source! Many believe that B12 only comes from animal products, but here’s the truth: B12 is made by bacteria in the soil! When animals consume plants grown in healthy soils, they absorb this nutrient. That means you’re not getting B12 directly from the meat but from the plants the animals ate. By consuming organic, soil-rich produce (and not over-washing), you’re getting B12 straight from the source—without the saturated fat and risks of animal-based diets. So, why rely on a middleman? Go plant-based for a cleaner, healthier source of B12 and a longer life! 🌱💚 #B12FromTheSource #PlantPower #HealthScience #VeganicFarming #PlantBased #GoVegan Supporting Research: Studies show plant-based diets lower the risk of chronic diseases, and while B12 is commonly found in meat, it originally comes from soil bacteria.

🔸Seafood: The Shocking Truth. . 🔸25% mortality rates in salmon farms due to the high levels of stress that the fish are under and the terrible diet which they are given; which is far from their natural diet usually consisting of a mixture of soy, seed oils, antibiotics, pesticides, and industrial waste products. As a result, farmed salmon meat, especially the fat, is highly rancid and toxic as this is where the fish stores a lot of the toxins which can include heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxins, amongst many others. . . #doctortips #autoimmunedisease #chronicdisease #liverdetox #kidneydisease #detoxing #CancerPrevention #DietAndCancer #seafood #fish #salmon #wildfish #farmedfish

I'm really looking forward to this webinar. Joining the dots between farming practices which improve soil health and the nutritional quality of the food produced is an exciting area with lots of questions still to be answered 👇 #FarmOfTheFuture #RegenerativeFarming #Nutrition

KENKEY CAUSES CANCER? I'm sure that made you sit up! First, let me calm your nerves: Kenkey does not cause cancer. However, maize, the primary ingredient for making Kenkey, can contain aflatoxins, a carcinogenic fungus. Carcinogenic substances can indeed lead to cancer. These aflatoxins can be present during harvesting, handling, storing, and processing until they reach your table. And yes, they are heat-resistant and won't be eliminated by cooking. But here's the important part: while aflatoxins can't be eliminated, there are acceptable levels of them in food. If maize undergoes good post-harvest practices and food regulation systems, these aflatoxins can be reduced to safe levels. Unfortunately, in our part of the world, food regulation and standardization aren't always up to par, so you can't be too careful, especially when you buy food from outside. Most crop products from Africa are rejected on the trade market because of high aflatoxin levels. So yes, there's a problem. Some health professionals may say "Kenkey causes cancer" as a precaution, but this statement can create unnecessary fear and panic. The truth is, there's nothing inherently wrong with Kenkey, but if the maize used in making it is not kept and processed properly, it can contain carcinogenic substances that may lead to cancer. The take-home message is that Kenkey made with aflatoxin-infected maize can be a risk factor for cancer, but there's nothing inherently wrong with the food Kenkey. Also, this is a plea to our farmers and regulatory agencies to step up their efforts and ensure good agricultural practices and effective food regulation systems. PC:https://lnkd.in/d8JQieRc #aflatoxins #carcinogenic #postharvestpractices

Dear network, The interconnected issues of #foodinsecurity and Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) pose a significant threat to #globalhealth and development. Antimicrobials use have been reported in the agricultural industry in order to boost productivity and #climatechange makes this situation worse. With a population which is estimated to hit 9.8 billion by 2050, the use of these products may be on the rise. The challenge thus lies in striking a balance between protecting human health from AMR and ensuring adequate food production for a growing population. In this paper, I attempt to discuss the daunting challenge in ensuring food security for a growing population while mitigating the threat of antimicrobial resistance. One possible way of doing so is by promoting natural pest control. I will be glad to have your point of view on this topical issue. https://lnkd.in/enBkS_FA #amr #foodinsecurity #climatechange #populationgrowth