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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 5 January 2026

Biochemical and Microbiological Safety Risks in Salted Fish Products: A Review

Mario Nosić

Food and Drug Safety · 88-102 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.1082

Salting is one of the most widely used fish processing methods, although fish prepared in such a way is exposed to many biochemical changes. There is still insufficient information on the mechanisms of reactions that occur during salting, so the process is still conducted on an experimental basis. Sodium chloride (NaCl) reduces

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 1 January 2026

Food Packaging Materials: Risks of Contamination

Nabila Bouhadi, Lilya Boudriche, Nora Ghaliaoui, Ouahiba Nait Abderrahmane

Food and Drug Safety · 77-87 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.892

Food packaging performs multiple essential functions: it protects, preserves, contains, markets, stores, and facilitates the transport of food products. Throughout the food supply chain, packaging plays a critical role in maintaining food quality, safety, and shelf life. Growing consumer expectations and evolving market trends h

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 21 December 2025

Comparison of the Loading of Lactoferrin Extracted from Camel Milk on Pectin and Chitosan Nanoparticles

Saeid Zibaee, Somayeh Deljoo Aval, Shiva Soleimani, Nilofar Shakibapour

Food and Drug Safety · 64-76 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.943

Lactoferrin is a bioactive ingredient that is sensitive to environmental stresses and needs the use of microencapsulation, notwithstanding all the biological activities and effects it exerts. Pectin is a polysaccharide that acts as an anion for ion–ion interactions. Chitosan is a biodegradable and nontoxic material. In this stud

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 16 December 2025

Bioactive Compounds of Capsicum Species and Their Therapeutic Properties: A Comprehensive Review

Behzad Mohammadi

Food and Drug Safety · 51-63 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.838

Hot peppers, belonging to the Capsicum genus, are cultivated worldwide not only as spices and vegetables but also as valuable sources of bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. These plants contain a wide range of biologically active molecules, including capsaicinoids, capsinoids, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, vit

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 13 December 2025

Therapeutic Effects of Natural Products in Diabetic Retinopathy through Aldose Reductase Inhibition

Deokho Lee, Livio Vitiello

Food and Drug Safety · 42-50 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.846

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most dangerous and cruel microvascular complications of diabetes, leading to visual impairment and blindness if left untreated. The development of DR is determined by complex multiple pathologic mechanisms, including oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, retinal vascular dysfunction, and

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 9 December 2025

Over-the-Counter Drugs: Misuse and Safety Implications

Alejandro Borrego-Ruiz

Food and Drug Safety · 17-41 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.780

Although over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are regarded as relatively safe and effective for self-treatment, their growing prevalence and accessibility raise concerns about misuse, addiction, and adverse health consequences. This narrative review provides a current overview of OTC drugs with misuse potential and their associated safe

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 5 December 2025

Ecotoxicity of Petrogenic Plastic Particles in Fish: Implication for Human Health and Environmental Risk Assessment

Bwala Mathias Nzitiri, Gaya Abalis Ezra, Nayaya Ahmad Jibrin, Buba Toma

Food and Drug Safety · 1-16 · 10.55121/fds.v3i1.700

Petrogenic plastics might fragment within the ecosystems into progressively smaller fragments classified by size as “macroplastics”, “mesoplastics”, “microplastics”, and “nanoplastics”. Petrogenic micro and nano plastics (MNPs) are ubiquitous in the ecosystems and form as a result of the ageing or the action of prevailing bio-en

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ReviewOpen AccessPublished: 25 July 2025

Nanotechnology in Aquaculture: Food Safety, Human Health Risks, and Regulatory Challenges

Ntombikayise Mahaye

Food and Drug Safety · 70-89 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.661

The integration of nanotechnology into aquaculture presents transformative opportunities to enhance feed efficiency, disease control, and sustainability. However, the potential for engineered nanoparticles (ENPs) to accumulate in edible tissues raises significant food safety and human health concerns. Recent analyses using singl

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 23 July 2025

Assessment of Antinutrients, Heavy Metals, and Microbial Load in Street-Vended Foods from Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Owo Gogo James, Austin Achinike Okwelle, Enyohwo Dennis Kpomah

Food and Drug Safety · 56-69 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.773

Street-vended foods are a vital source of affordable nutrition for many urban dwellers but can pose serious public health risks due to several factors. This study evaluated antinutrient levels, heavy-metal contamination, and microbiological quality of abacha, tapioca, roasted plantain, fried yam, and okpa sold at key commercial

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ArticleOpen AccessPublished: 21 July 2025

The Nature of Respiration During the Storage of Grapes of Different Varieties

Rauf Asadullayev, Aida Najafova, Vugar Salimov

Food and Drug Safety · 45-55 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.567

Losses of grapes during the period of cold storage consist of microbiological and physiological spoilage, water evaporation and the consumption of organic substances for respiration. The main objective of this experimental study was to determine the influence of the character of respiration of grape berries during storage on the

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