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Ergot 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 -
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Rye and Corn Withdrawn from EU Market over Mycotoxin Contamination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. Mycotoxin testing found -
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Mycotoxin 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 animal feed. Symptoms can include; reduced -
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Rise 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
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