Happy World Food Safety Day 2019!
Today is the first world food safety day in history. On 20th December 2018 the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 73/250 proclaiming a World Food Safety Day. Starting in 2019, every...
View ArticleMycotoxin risk management
More than 1,200 poultry scientists and professional experts from all over the world gathered recently for “The Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting 2019.” Mycotoxin risk, immunity and gut...
View ArticleWe are attending SPACE 2019! Are you?
Randox Food Diagnostics are exhibiting at SPACE 2019 in Rennes from 10th – 13th September 2019. We will be showcasing our revolutionary Biochip Array Technology make sure you visit our stand in Hall...
View ArticleWe are attending World Mycotoxin Forum Meets IUPAC 2019
We are attending World Mycotoxin Forum in Belfast from 14th-16th October 2019! Stop by to find out more about our full product range of mycotoxin screening solutions. A recent study published in...
View ArticleWorld Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019 – Feed
Antibiotic resistance is a very real threat to the wellbeing and safety of animals and humans alike. One of the most current issues facing the food and agricultural industries is the issuing of...
View ArticleWheat rejected by Italy from USA for high levels of Deoxynivalenol
As reported on the European Commission RASFF portal, a recent import of soft wheat from the USA to Italy was rejected by border controls, for containing residue levels above the maximum residue...
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Brazil Bans Tylosin for Swine Production
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) has banned the antibiotic and growth promoter tylosin for use in swine production. The ban was put in place as tylosin has been classified...
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Global Rise of Mycotoxins in Feed & Cereals
The increasing amounts of mycotoxins present in corn, cereals and finished feed is becoming a global issue according to BIOMIN’s World Mycotoxin Survey 2019. The report highlights the regional risk...
View ArticleErgot Alkaloid ELISA – EA3491 Available Now!
Randox Food Diagnostics are delighted to announce the new product launch of our Ergot Alkaloids ELISA, catalogue number – EA3491. Available now Randox Food Diagnostics Ergot Alkaloid ELISA – EA3491...
View ArticleDog Food Recalled Due to Potentially Unsafe Levels of Aflatoxin
The importance of screening food for toxins has been highlighted this month with the recent news that Midwestern Pet Foods Inc. have extended their product recall after reports that the pet food has...
View ArticleNatural Contamination of Mycotoxins in Horse Feed
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by different types of moulds and fungi. They are a secondary metabolite that develop on horse feed such as hay and dry feed which may have...
View ArticleBorder Rejections due to high mycotoxin levels from Egypt, Germany, and...
On the 11th of January 2022 at 15:57, Spain notified the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of high levels of Aflatoxin B1 in a shipment of sunflower seeds from Egypt. General measures have...
View ArticleRise in RASFF Alerts for Ergot Alkaloids in Rye Flour
Alerts of Ergot Alkaloids in rye flour appear to be on the rise in Q2 2022 with notifications appearing on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal over the months of April and May....
View ArticleMycotoxin Contamination in Animal Feed
Mycotoxin contamination in feed ingredients continues to be a substantial problem within animal diets, specifically Deoxynivalenol (DON). Pigs in particular are affected by mycotoxin contamination in...
View ArticleRye and Corn Withdrawn from EU Market over Mycotoxin Contamination
The need for accurate and sensitive mycotoxin screening has been highlighted yet again by Ochratoxin A contamination notifications from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal....
View ArticleErgot Alkaloids Detected in Rye and Barley Flour in Europe
Ergot alkaloids are produced by a group of fungi known as the Claviceps species, the most significant being the C. purpurea. Exposure to ergot alkaloids can cause a variety of adverse effects in...
View ArticleMycotoxin Contamination in Fish Feed
A recent article highlights an overview of the most prevalent mycotoxins in fish feed, their induced toxicity, and their impact on fish health. The outcomes of mycotoxin contamination in fish feeds...
View Article5 Reasons Why Testing Feed and Cereals for Ergot Alkaloids Is Crucial
When it comes to livestock and poultry production, the quality and safety of feed and cereals play a critical role in maintaining animal health and overall productivity. One particular concern that...
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