The vast array of dietary supplements hides more than meets the eye: The State Food and Veterinary Service warns consumers
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
As interest in healthy living grows, dietary supplements are capturing an increasingly larger share of the market. Experts observing this trend note that today’s consumers…
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More than one in three young people drink energy drinks, and many risk sleep disturbances
News from Denmark (DTU):
Sales of energy drinks have risen significantly in recent years, and many young people drink so much that it can disrupt their sleep, according to a new study from the DTU…
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40 years since Chernobyl: some mushrooms still remember it
News from Austria (AGES):
Traces of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on 26 April 1986 can still be detected in some species of fungi.
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Antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria: New figures highlight the need for sustained efforts
News from Denmark (DTU):
A new EU report shows that antibiotic resistance remains widespread in common foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter in Europe. At the same time, the report…
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Eating better together in schools and nurseries
News from Austria (AGES):
The new website www.gemeinsamessen.at provides information on healthy and balanced eating in nurseries and schools.
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African swine fever: an innovative model to assess transmission between domestic pigs and wild boars
News from France (ANSES):
Scientists from INRAE, ENVT and ANSES have developed an innovative multi-species model based on data from an African swine fever outbreak in Romania. The results, published…
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More severe listeria infections in the EU
News from Denmark (DTU):
Changing dietary habits and an ageing population may be among the reasons behind the rise in severe listeria infections in Europe. This is shown in the EU’s annual zoonoses…
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Cadmium: taking immediate action at the source of soil contamination
News from France (ANSES):
ANSES has confirmed that the French population is overexposed to cadmium through their diet. This is the conclusion reached in a new report in which the agency assessed all…
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The State Food and Veterinary Service warns: Salmonella isn’t just found in eggs. Where exactly does this insidious bacterium lurk?
News from Lithuania (VMVT):
When most consumers hear the word “Salmonella,” they often think of raw eggs or undercooked chicken. These are classic examples, but the reality is a bit more complicated.…
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Vaccination of ducks against avian influenza: lessons learned from the first six months
News from France (ANSES):
In October 2023, vaccination against avian influenza became mandatory in France for farms with more than 250 ducks, a first in Europe. Using field data collected by the…