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Research – Major Soilborne Pathogens of Field Processing Tomatoes and Management Strategies
Abstract
Globally, tomato is the second most cultivated vegetable crop next to potato, preferentially grown in temperate climates. Processing tomatoes are generally produced in field conditions, in which soilborne pathogens have serious impacts on tomato yield and quality by causing diseases of the tomato root system. Major processing tomato-producing countries have documented soilborne diseases caused by a variety of pathogens including bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and oomycetes, which are of economic importance and may threaten food security. Recent field surveys in the Australian processing tomato industry showed that plant growth and yield were significantly affected by soilborne pathogens, especially Fusarium oxysporum and Pythium species. Globally, different management methods have been used to control diseases such as the use of resistant tomato cultivars, the application of fungicides, and biological control. Among these methods, biocontrol has received increasing attention due to its high efficiency, target-specificity, sustainability and public acceptance. The application of biocontrol is a mix of different strategies, such as applying antagonistic microorganisms to the field, and using the beneficial metabolites synthesized by these microorganisms. This review provides a broad review of the major soilborne fungal/oomycete pathogens of the field processing tomato industry affecting major global producers, the traditional and biological management practices for the control of the pathogens, and the various strategies of the biological control for tomato soilborne diseases. The advantages and disadvantages of the management strategies are discussed, and highlighted is the importance of biological control in managing the diseases in field processing tomatoes under the pressure of global climate change.
Posted in Food Pathogen, fungi, Fusarium Toxin, Mould/Mold, Moulds, Pathogen, pathogenic
Denmark – Risk of mold/mould on gouda cheese
Wernersson Ost Danmark A/S is recalling gouda cheese due to the risk of mold on the cheeses, which makes them unsuitable as food.
Recalled Foods , Published: January 13, 2023
Which food:
Gouda Holland ( see picture )
Net weight: 340g
Best before dates: 14/01/23, 22/01/23, 26/01/23, 30/01/23, 10/02/23.
EAN barcode number: 7331494127915 Country of
origin: The Netherlands
Sold in:
Føtex and Bilka throughout the country
Company that is recalling:
Wernersson Ost Danmark A/S
Reason:
The company has determined that there is a risk of mold in the specific batches of cheese.
Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.
Advice to consumers:
The Danish Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.
Italy – Mycotoxins in Cheese
A study found two mycotoxins in some packages of grated Grana Padano. Specifically, the paper found ochratoxin and sterigmatocystin, both produced by microscopic molds. The former was found in 48.6% of the cases analysed, while the latter was present in 94.4% of the packs of grated “grana” type cheeses sold in supermarkets. These would be small but significant quantities.
Posted in Mould Toxin, Mould/Mold, Moulds, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A
Czech Republic – Spicy tripe soup – Mold/Mould
Place of inspection:
ID: 19014325
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated perishable products
Spicy tripe soup
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
scent
There were colonies of mold inside the product. The food had a sour smell of spoilage.
Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
The food did not have an expiration date. Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection.
| Batch: | O188907K |
| Expiration date: | 20/10/2022 |
| Packaging: | Glass + twist off cap |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 650 g |
| Producer: | Smokehouse and delicatessen Sláma sro, Růžová 225, 595 01 Velká Bíteš |
| Date of sample collection: | 9/9/2022 |
| Reference number: | 22-000632-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Spoilage, Food Testing, Mould Toxin, Mould/Mold, Moulds, Potravinynapranyri
Czech Republic – ARO Bread dumpling á 550 g- Mold/Mould
Place of inspection:
ID: 87942526
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
Colonies of mold were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.
| Expiration date: | 22/07/2022 |
| Packaging: | transparent packaging |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 550 g |
| Producer: | Lef spol. Ltd., Zámecká 125, 696 05 Milotice |
| Date of sample collection: | 20/07/2022 |
| Reference number: | 22-000441-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
Czech Republic – Karlova Koruna Bun dumpling á 600 g- Mold/Mould
Place of inspection:
ID: 87942526
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
Colonies of mold were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.
| Expiration date: | 20/07/2022 |
| Packaging: | transparent packaging |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 600 g |
| Producer: | SVOBODA – production of homemade dumplings s.r.o., Blučina 700, 664 56 Blučina |
| Country of origin: |  Czechia |
| Date of sample collection: | 20/07/2022 |
| Reference number: | 22-000442-SZPI-CZ |
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
RASFF Alert – Mould/Mold – Lasagne Plates
Mold growth in lasagne plates from Italy in Denmark
Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Spoilage, Food Testing, mold, Mould/Mold, Moulds, RASFF
RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Cheese – Tortilla Wraps
Mould formation in fresh cheese from France in Belgium
Tortilla wraps from Poland infested with moulds in Belgium, France, Germany , Netherlands
Posted in food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Spoilage, Food Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, mold, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mould/Mold, Moulds, RASFF
Research – Comprehensive Review of Fungi on Coffee
Coffee is grown in more than 80 countries as a cash crop and consumed worldwide as a beverage and food additive. It is susceptible to fungal infection during growth, processing and storage. Fungal infections, in particular, can seriously affect the quality of coffee and threaten human health. The data for this comprehensive review were collected from the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) website and published papers. This review lists the fungal species reported on coffee based on taxonomy, life mode, host, affected plant part and region. Five major fungal diseases and mycotoxin-producing species (post-harvest diseases of coffee) are also discussed. Furthermore, we address why coffee yield and quality are affected by fungi and propose methods to control fungal infections to increase coffee yield and improve quality. Endophytic fungi and their potential as biological control agents of coffee disease are also discussed.
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