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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): In Progress

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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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Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Chemical and Antioxidant Properties of Avocado Seed Powder

Opeyemi Banke Abiodun, Mary Anuoluwapo Ajatta, Jabiru Daddy Aliyu, Blessing Abeni Ekele, Rebecca Olajumoke Oloniyo


2026, 07 :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 avocado seed powder. Ripe avocado fruits we... more
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Impact of Technological Treatments on the Hygienic Quality of Local Milk from the Niamey Region

Abdoulaye Soumana Gouro, Aminatou Aliou Baraz, Aicha Mahamadou Kona, Amadou Morou Madougou, Mariama Gagara Hima, Mahaman Maaouia Abdou Moussa, Ibrahim Djibo, Hamza Seydou Korombé


2026, 07 :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 en... 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

Titilayo Olubunmi Olaposi, Kehinde Adekunbi Taiwo, Soladoye Sunday Asa


2026, 07 :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 whom over 75%... more
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Safety Evaluation of Therapeutic Interventions for Plantar Warts (Kapasi): Psychodermatology, Stress-Mediated Immunity, and Regulatory Considerations

Sandip Buddhadev, Sheetal Sandip Buddhadev, Sarah Gadavala


2026, 07 :38-51 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55121/fds.v3i2.976

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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 practices, complicate these methods. Some studies indicate that psychosocial... more
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Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Activity of Tribulus terrestris in D-Galactosamine- and Paracetamol-Induced Hepatotoxicity in the Rat Model

Sumeer Ahmed, Mohd Hasan Mujahid, Nitya Sharma, Ramji Gupta


2026, 07 :52-63 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55121/fds.v3i2.1184

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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-galactosamine (D-Gal) and paracetamol. To measure the antioxidant capacity of T. t... more
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Current Global Trends in Food Safety and Risk Prediction

Yakov Verkhivker


2026, 07 :64-80 DOI: https://doi.org/10.55121/fds.v3i2.102366

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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 impact of climate change on food quality and safety—specifically throu... more
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