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Open AccessPublished: 2 April 2026

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

Food 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

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Open AccessPublished: 13 June 2025

Re-evaluating Honey Quality: Key Factors Influencing Its Purity and Excellence

Melaku Tafese Awulachew

Food and Drug Safety · 25-39 · 10.55121/fds.v2i1.315

Honey quality is a growing global concern due to its importance in nutrition, health, and the food industry. The purpose of this research is to review the composition, physicochemical characteristics, and variables influencing honey quality. Honey, a natural sweet product produced by bees, contains over 180 essential components,

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Safety Challenges in Blood Transfusion Systems in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Implications for Public Health, Laboratory Quality, and Regulatory Oversight

Moses Dabah Lugos, Darshna Yagnik, Addi Danjuma Masokano, Peter Ubah Okeke, Grace Kuje Ogbor, Dapus Obadiah Damulak

Food 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

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Open AccessPublished: 24 June 2026

Current Global Trends in Food Safety and Risk Prediction

Yakov Verkhivker

Food 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

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Open 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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Open 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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Open 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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Open AccessPublished: 16 June 2025

Rethinking Meat in Our Diet: The Case Against Its Role in Health

Melaku Tafese Awulachew

Food and Drug Safety · 1-15 · 10.55121/fds.v2i2.316

Meat is a rich source of essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, bioavailable iron, zinc, and vitamin B12—nutrients often limited in plant-based diets. However, growing concerns surround the health impacts of meat consumption, particularly industrially processed meats that contain preservatives such as nitrates, nit

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Open AccessPublished: 8 April 2025

Localization Challenges and Strategic Approaches in Implementing DRG Payment in China

Zihao Chen, Skylar Biyang Sun

Food and Drug Safety · 1-14 · 10.55121/fds.v2i1.197

The Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) is a system of classification that categorizes patients into distinct diagnostic groups based on various clinical and resource consumption factors, facilitating a predetermined payment for each group and promoting efficiency in healthcare expenditure. This study comprehensively examines the loca

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