 Cereulide testing strengthens food safety in an evolving risk landscapeWith rising concerns over the toxin cereulide, SGS highlights its impact on food safety, associated health risks and cutting-edge testing solutions designed to protect consumer trust.
By: SGS The recent infant formula recall and its impact on families highlights the critical importance of robust, independent testing for sensitive consumer products and the need for comprehensive, industry-wide testing protocols for emerging risks like cereulide toxins. As part of SGS's global network, advanced cereulide testing is available to manufacturers in order to restore confidence, ensure the highest standards of food safety and prevent future incidents. The company has released comprehensive guidance addressing Cereulide as an emerging threat in various food categories. This heat-stable toxin, produced by certain strains of the Bacillus cereus group, can cause serious food poisoning and often escapes detection by routine microbiological tests due to its resilience against heat, pH fluctuations and typical food processing methods. In the feature, SGS delves into the food categories most at risk and outlines how the food industry can respond. It also details internationally recognized, advanced testing methodologies available in its laboratories that enable precise detection and comprehensive risk assessment. The related 'ces gene', which encodes the building blocks for cereulide, can also be tested to the highest laboratory standards, and the article provides further details of a range of services covering the full scope of vulnerable food products. SGS offers state-of-the- Stakeholders are advised to read the full article (https://www.sgs.com/ About SGS SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN:SW). End
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