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Metagenomics-based tracing of genetically modified microorganism contaminations in commercial fermentation products
frequently employed for the production of microbial fermen- tation products such as food enzymes. Although presence of the GMM or its recombinant DNA in the final product is not authorized, contaminations ...
Implementation of METROFOOD services in the Belgium node
Nanoparticles National Node Research infrastructures Abstract: METROFOOD- FED. BE, a 3-year project funded by the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO), is the national component of the ESFRI (European Strategy ...
Physicochemical characterization and genotoxicity assessment of nanomaterials using new approach methodologies
studies, thereby avoiding the need for conducting additional in vivo studies. Although many NAM s are available, experience in using them to support risk assessment is scarce and the majority of the NAM ...
Modelling the cost differential between current and healthy diets according to household education level in Belgium.
Though needing validation, this finding is valuable for interventions aimed at improving dietary habits in disadvantaged populations. Health Topics: Voedselconsumptie en –veiligheid Food consumption and ...
BSFM 2024- Reported food-borne outbreaks in Belgium, 2023
outbreaks, collects and centralizes the information on food-borne outbreaks (FBO s) and assures the follow-up of the FBO s in Belgium. Materials and Methods A food-borne outbreak is defined as an incidence, ...
An interlaboratory proficiency test using metagenomic sequencing as a diagnostic tool for the detection of RNA viruses in swine fecal material.
mNGS read classification. As virus- or sample-specific biases may apply, caution is needed when extrapolating this swine feces-based PT for the detection of other RNA viruses or using different sample ...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food and beverages: determination by LC-HRMS and occurrence in products from the Belgian market.
population. More than a decade ago, such assessment was performed only for PFOS and PFOA and is currently outdated. For the determination of PFAS in foodstuffs, an extraction based on a “quick, easy, cheap, ...
FT-IR spectroscopy as a rapid method for Salmonella spp. typing
Brussels, Belgium (2024) Keywords: foodborne outbreak FT-IR spectroscopy Abstract: Introduction Salmonella is a major foodborne pathogen, leading cause of non-typhoidal human salmonellosis. Eggs and egg ...
Reflections of the NRL: implementation of EN ISO 11133 in food microbiology laboratories
11133 food microbiology laboratories Quality Abstract: Microbiology testing is critical to guarantee food safety and quality. Laboratories performing these tests are required to deliver accurate and ...
Retrospective surveillance of viable Bacillus cereus group contaminations in commercial food and feed vitamin B2 products sold on the Belgian market using whole-genome sequencing
Kevin Vanneste Source: Frontiers in Microbiology, Volume 14 (2023) Keywords: Bacillus cereus Food Additives riboflavin Surveillance whole-genome sequencing Abstract: Bacillus cereus is a spore-forming ...