Food and Drug Safety is an international, peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research and critical reviews covering all aspects of food and drug safety. The journal aims to promote the scientific understanding and technological innovation that ensure the safety, quality, and efficacy of foods and pharmaceuticals from production to consumption. It serves as a platform for interdisciplinary exchange among scientists, regulators, and industry professionals in the fields of food science, pharmacology, toxicology, and public health. View full aims & scope
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Open AccessPublished: 25 March 2026Food and Drug Safety · 1-11 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.1045
Avocado fruits are considered the healthiest fruit in the world due to their high nutritional value. It is rich in valuable bioactive compounds that could be used in the treatment of degenerative diseases, but its seeds remain underutilized. This study investigates the effect of three different drying methods on the chemical and
Open AccessPublished: 2 April 2026Food and Drug Safety · 12-23 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.1172
This study evaluates the effectiveness of three technological treatments, including spontaneous fermentation (T1), fermentation with inoculum (T2), and filro-fermentation (T3), in improving the microbiological quality of raw milk (T0) collected in the municipality of Kollo (Niger). A total of 31 milk samples were collected and s
Open AccessPublished: 3 April 2026Food and Drug Safety · 24-37 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.1025
Street food vending plays a critical role in urban food access and livelihood generation in Nigeria, yet empirical evidence on vendors’ socio-economic conditions, health experiences, and regulatory interactions remains limited. This study assessed mobile street food vendors in selected towns of Osun State using a cross-sectional
Open AccessPublished: 19 May 2026Food and Drug Safety · 38-51 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.976
Currently, there are more than 3 million people worldwide suffering from plantar warts (Kapsi). Possible ways of treatment include keratolytics, cryosurgery, lasers, and intralesional immunotherapy. However, many factors, including the high rate of treatment failure, local regulations, safety concerns, and self-medicating practi
Open AccessPublished: 21 May 2026Food and Drug Safety · 52-63 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.1184
In traditional Indian and Chinese medicine, Tribulus terrestris has been frequently used to treat liver problems. The aim of this study was to look at the protective effect on the liver of the airborne (leaves, stems, fruits, flowers) leaves, stems, fruits, and flowers of the plant against hepatotoxicity caused by D-galactosamin
Open AccessPublished: 24 June 2026Food and Drug Safety · 64-80 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.102366
The study substantiates the shift from traditional reactive control methods to a proactive model of intelligent risk management. Particular emphasis is placed on the "One Health" concept, which integrates human, animal, and ecosystem health within a unified monitoring system; special attention is also given to the destabilizing
Open AccessFood and Drug Safety · 81-97 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.101824
Blood transfusion represents a critical therapeutic intervention, and blood and blood components are increasingly recognised within biological product regulatory frameworks as regulated biological products. Nevertheless, maintaining blood transfusion safety in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains a significant challe
Open AccessPublished: 12 July 2026Food and Drug Safety · 98-107 · 10.55121/fds.v3i2.102354
This study investigated the impact of seed coat removal (decortication) on the phenolic composition and antioxidant activities of two Tunisian faba bean (Vicia faba L.) cultivars (Local Nabeul and Local Beja). The total phenolic, flavonoid, and tannin contents, alongside three antioxidant activity assays (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhy
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