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Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils and Gastric Cancer Risk: Molecular Insights and the Relevance of a One Health Perspective

Heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic, and lead contaminate agricultural soils and accumulate in crops such as rice and vegetables, which people consume as part of their daily diet. These metals damage stomach cell DNA and trigger inflammation, increasing cancer risk, especially when combined with bacterial infections like H. pylori. A comprehensive approach monitoring soil quality, crop safety, and human health together can help prevent this disease and protect communities from contamination.

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Effect of drying, blanching, pickling and maceration on the fate of 40K, total K and 137Cs in bolete mushrooms and dietary intake

This study examined how different cooking methods affect radioactive caesium and potassium levels in wild bolete mushrooms collected from the Baltic Sea coast. The researchers found that blanching alone removes only about 15% of radioactive caesium, while blanching followed by pickling in vinegar removes about 55%. Despite the contamination concerns, a typical 100-gram serving of processed mushrooms provides only low levels of radiation exposure while still delivering about 7% of the daily recommended potassium intake.

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Updated safety evaluation of the food enzyme AMP deaminase from the non‐genetically modified Streptomyces murinus strain AE‐DNTS

Scientists evaluated the safety of AMP deaminase, an enzyme used in food processing for yeast and mushroom extract production. The enzyme is produced from a naturally occurring bacterium and is intended to help break down adenosine monophosphate during food manufacturing. Through extensive testing including genetic mutation tests and animal studies, researchers found no safety concerns when used at recommended levels in food processing. The amount of enzyme that consumers might ingest through food is far below levels that could cause any adverse effects.

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Updated safety evaluation of the food enzyme AMP deaminase from the non‐genetically modified Streptomyces murinus strain AE‐DNTS

This study evaluated the safety of an enzyme called AMP deaminase that is used in food processing, particularly for making yeast products and mushroom extracts. Researchers tested the enzyme for genetic damage and toxicity using laboratory studies. The results showed the enzyme is safe for use in food manufacturing at the recommended levels, with a very large safety margin between the amounts used in food and amounts that might cause harm.

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Updated safety evaluation of the food enzyme AMP deaminase from the non-genetically modified Streptomyces murinus strain AE-DNTS

Scientists evaluated the safety of an enzyme called AMP deaminase used in food manufacturing, particularly for processing yeast and mushroom extracts. The enzyme is produced from bacteria and tests showed it does not cause genetic damage or harmful effects even at high doses. The actual exposure from eating foods made with this enzyme is extremely small, making it safe for consumer use in the approved applications.

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