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Exposure to domoic acid through shellfish consumption in Belgium.

in shellfish samples. In this study the human acute and chronic exposure to DA through shellfish consumption was evaluated by linking the data of DA concentrations in samples collected in the scope of ...

Prevalence and levels of Bacillus cereus emetic toxin in rice dishes randomly collected from restaurants and comparison with the levels measured in a recent foodborne outbreak.

dishes collected from various restaurants was therefore evaluated using the liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry method, which allows for the direct quantification of the toxin in ...

A review of dietary and non-dietary exposure to bisphenol-A

evaluate their contribution to the human exposure. Food sources discussed here include epoxy resins, polycarbonate and other applications, such as paperboard and polyvinylchloride materials. Among the ...

Neonatal thyroid-stimulating hormone concentrations in Belgium: a useful indicator for detecting mild iodine deficiency?

below 3% has been proposed as the threshold indicating iodine sufficiency. The objective of the present study was to evaluate feasibility and usefulness of nation-wide neonatal TSH concentration screening ...

Colonization and transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ST398 in nursery piglets.

Abstract: A transmission experiment was performed to evaluate the spread of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ST398 in nursery piglets. Reproduction ratios (R(0)) in three experimental groups ...

Migration of 18 trace elements from ceramic food contact material: influence of pigment, pH, nature of acid and temperature.

iron, lithium, magnesium, manganese, nickel, antimony, tin, strontium, titanium, vanadium, zinc and zirconium was investigated in order to evaluate their potential health hazards. Trace element ...

The occurrence and formation of benzene in foodstuffs

was evaluated.AcknowledgementsFinancial support by the Belgian Federal Public Service of Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment (contract 08/02 Benzene) is gratefully acknowledged. Datasets Health ...

Estimate of total salt intake in two regions of Belgium through analysis of sodium in 24-h urine samples.

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To evaluate total salt intake in the adult population through an analysis of sodium in 24-h urine samples in two regions of Belgium. METHODS: Urine samples were collected over 24 h from ...

Projected reduction in healthcare costs in Belgium after optimization of iodine intake: impact on costs related to thyroid nodular disease.

economic evaluation of the consequences of inadequate iodine intake in Belgium, focusing on undisputed and measurable health outcomes such as thyroid nodular disease and its associated ...

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