Food safety in school canteens: what can we learn from the case of Lleida?
The recent appearance of maggots in school canteen rations at the Lestonnac school in Lleida has generated concern among families and has highlighted the importance of maintaining high food safety standards in schools. This incident, which comes in addition to a previous case at the same school, underlines the need for constant vigilance and effective […]
Allergens detected in commercial fish parasites: clues to their genetic expression and risks of consuming raw fish
A recent study led by researcher Luisana Lugo, in collaboration with the University of Chile and the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), has identified the genetic expression of allergens in the parasite Anisakis pegreffii, present in fish of commercial interest. The finding, published in Scientific Reports, represents an important advance in the understanding […]
Recall of this fish from the market due to anisakis contamination
The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a serious alert after detecting the presence of anisakis in hake roe from Morocco destined for the Spanish market. The discovery took place during a border control, where the Spanish authorities stopped the shipment to prevent its distribution. Anisakis, a parasite present […]
Spain marks a milestone in the fight against anisakis with a pioneering device validated by CSIC
Image obtained from Marexi’s Linkedin. Two companies from Vigo, Industrias Ferri and Marexi, have revolutionized the fishing sector with the development of Tedepad (Technological Device for Avoiding Parasite Discarding at Sea), the first technological system designed to eliminate anisakis at sea. This innovative device, recently validated by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), represents a […]
Anisakis may be linked to colon cancer, Spanish doctors say
A recent study conducted by physicians in Spain has raised alarms about a possible link between anisakis, a parasite common in raw fish and shellfish, and the development of colon cancer. Although the findings are preliminary, this connection opens up a new line of research into the risks associated with the consumption of food contaminated […]
Experts discuss anisakis control in fish distribution at Mercamadrid
Image obtained from the GESTPAR Project LinkedIn. Wholesale markets play an essential role in the distribution of food throughout the national territory, which makes it essential to constantly update the personnel in charge of the inspection and official control of foodstuffs. With this objective in mind, on June 20 and 21, 2024, the Assembly Hall […]
Anisakis on our plates: how to reduce risks and protect the oceans
Anisakis, a parasite that is increasingly present in fish from our seas, continues to generate concern among consumers and raises questions about food safety in restaurants and homes. Recently, a diner recounted his experience in a restaurant, where a baked monkfish arrived at the table accompanied by this nematode, visibly present in the dish. Although […]
Anisakis, a growing problem linked to fisheries, consumption and climate change
In recent decades, anisakis has gone from being a little-known parasite to becoming a major concern for consumers and health authorities. This nematode, present in fish and cephalopods, is responsible for more than 20,000 cases of anisakidosis per year worldwide, 8,000 of them in Spain, according to recent studies. What has led to this increase?D. […]