Food&Feed Safety Digest (Nov/Dec 2024)
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Dear Reader,
In the last edition of 2024’s Digest, explore the latest advancements in food and feed safety—from solving mycotoxin testing challenges in corn gluten meal to identifying gaps in environmental monitoring programs.
Let’s dive in.
Corn Gluten Meal (CGM): An In-Depth Look at Its Importance and Mycotoxin Testing Challenges
Corn Gluten Meal (CGM) is a nutrient-dense, protein-rich feed ingredient essential for animal health, yet it presents unique challenges in ensuring its safety due to potential mycotoxin contamination.
Accurate detection is complex, as CGM’s composition can complicate testing processes, leading to inconsistent results. Discover how Romer Labs is innovating in CGM testing to keep animal feed safe and nutritious.
Advancing Allergen Control in Food Safety: A Closer Look at the AgraStrip? Pro Allergen Application on the AgraVision? Pro Reader
AgraStrip? Pro Allergen tests paired with the AgraVision? Pro reader offer food producers a breakthrough in allergen control, combining speed, precision, and data traceability. With rapid, automated allergen detection in just 11 minutes, this solution streamlines workflows, minimizes cross-contamination risks, and supports regulatory compliance—all without disrupting production.
Not the Usual Suspects: 5 Gaps in Your Environmental Monitoring Program
Effective environmental monitoring programs are essential for food safety, yet some dangerous gaps persist. Our article examines five critical blind spots—including viable but non-culturable (VBNC) microorganisms, anaerobic bacteria, psychrotrophic bacteria, the "great plate count anomaly," and biofilms—that can jeopardize food production safety. It explains why these gaps matter and how food producers can address them, including exploring new technologies like impedance flow cytometry to close these detection gaps efficiently and accurately.
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Your Romer Labs Team