Current Issue
Vol. 3 No. 2 (July 2026): In Progress
EISSN:
2759-0445
Aims and Scope
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.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:
- Food contaminants, residues, and foodborne pathogens
- Risk assessment and management in food systems
- Safety evaluation of food additives, novel ingredients, and functional foods
- Toxicological and pharmacological safety assessment of drugs and biologics
- Pharmacovigilance and post-market surveillance
- Analytical methods and regulatory science in food and drug control
- Global food and drug policies, standards, and public health implications
Recent Articles
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Open Access Article
Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Avocado Seed Powder
Rebecca Olajumoke Oloniyo, Blessing Abeni Ekele, Jabiru Daddy Aliyu, Mary Anuoluwapo Ajatta, Opeyemi Banke Abiodun
2026, 3(2): 1-11 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55121/fds.v3i2.1045
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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 antioxidant properties of... more
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Impact of Technological Treatments on the Hygienic Quality of Local Milk from the Niamey Region
Hamza Seydou Korombé, Ibrahim Djibo, Mahaman Maaouia Abdou Moussa, Mariama Gagara Hima, Amadou Morou Madougou, Aicha Mahamadou Kona, Aminatou Aliou Baraz, Abdoulaye Soumana Gouro
2026, 3(2): 12-23 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55121/fds.v3i2.1172
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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 subjected to each treatment. Microbiological analyses focused on the enumeration... more
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Perception of Mobile Street Food Vendors in Osun State, Nigeria on Some Operational Issues and Their Exposure to Health Hazards
Soladoye Sunday Asa, Kehinde Adekunbi Taiwo, Titilayo Olubunmi Olaposi
2026, 3(2): 24-37 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55121/fds.v3i2.1025
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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 survey design. Data were collected from 219 vendors, of... more
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