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Article ; Online: An Authentication Survey on Retail Seafood Products Sold on the Bulgarian Market Underlines the Need for Upgrading the Traceability System

Tinacci, Lara / Stratev, Deyan / Strateva, Mariyana / Zhelyazkov, Georgi / Kyuchukova, Ralica / Armani, Andrea

Foods. 2023 Mar. 02, v. 12, no. 5

2023

Abstract: Economically motivated or accidental species substitutions lead to economic and potential health damage to consumers with a loss of confidence in the fishery supply chain. In the present study, a three–year survey on 199 retail seafood products sold on ... ...

Abstract	Economically motivated or accidental species substitutions lead to economic and potential health damage to consumers with a loss of confidence in the fishery supply chain. In the present study, a three–year survey on 199 retail seafood products sold on the Bulgarian market was addressed to assess: (1) product authenticity by molecular identification; (2) trade name compliance to the list of official trade names accepted in the territory; (3) adherence of the list in force to the market supply. DNA barcoding on mitochondrial and nuclear genes was applied for the identification of whitefish (WF), crustaceans (C) and mollusks (cephalopods—MC; gastropods—MG; bivalves—MB) except for Mytilus sp. products for which the analysis was conducted with a previously validated RFLP PCR protocol. Identification at the species level was obtained for 94.5% of the products. Failures in species allocation were reconducted due to low resolution and reliability or the absence of reference sequences. The study highlighted an overall mislabeling rate of 11%. WF showed the highest mislabeling rate (14%), followed by MB (12.5%), MC (10%) and C (7.9%). This evidence emphasized the use of DNA–based methods as tools for seafood authentication. The presence of non–compliant trade names and the ineffectiveness of the list to describe the market species varieties attested to the need to improve seafood labeling and traceability at the national level.
Keywords	DNA barcoding ; Mytilus ; compliance ; fisheries ; markets ; mitochondria ; product authenticity ; seafoods ; supply chain ; surveys ; traceability ; trade
Language	English
Dates of publication	2023-0302
Publishing place	Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	2704223-6
ISSN	2304-8158
ISSN	2304-8158
DOI	10.3390/foods12051070
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Article ; Online: Molecular authentication of mushroom products: First survey on the Italian market

Giusti, Alice / Ricci, Enrica / Tinacci, Lara / Verdigi, Francesco / Narducci, Roberto / Gasperetti, Laura / Armani, Andrea

Food Control. 2023 Aug., v. 150 p.109778-

2023

Abstract: For the first time, mushroom products sold on the Italian market were authenticated using DNA barcoding. The analysis was performed on 71 market products (MPs) of different types (canned, dried, frozen, ready-to-cook-dishes) collected in supermarket ... ...

Abstract	For the first time, mushroom products sold on the Italian market were authenticated using DNA barcoding. The analysis was performed on 71 market products (MPs) of different types (canned, dried, frozen, ready-to-cook-dishes) collected in supermarket chains. The ITS complete region was amplified and sequenced. The obtained sequences were then submitted to a BLAST analysis against both an internal dataset developed in a previous study and GenBank for species identification. Issues during amplification and sequencing were especially highlighted for canned products, plausibly due to the processing. The internal dataset was able to support the identification at species level. However, the need to improve it with sequences of commercially relevant species it is essential to increase its identification capability. Cases of suspected mislabeling were observed, with Agaricus bisporus and Bjerkandera adusta respectively found in two products labeled as Boletus edulis and its group. The presence of B. adusta, a not edible plant pathogen, also highlighted a scarce attention in the application of good hygiene and manufacturing practices. Since only 1 or 2 sequence/s were produced from each MP, we cannot exclude that mislabeling rate (2.8%) may be under-estimated. Specific guidelines on sampling strategy should be therefore fixed for mislabeling assessment purposes. Also, the use of alternative DNA based methods, such as metabarcoding, able to identify all the species present in a sample, should be considered.
Keywords	Agaricus bisporus ; Bjerkandera adusta ; Boletus edulis ; DNA ; DNA barcoding ; data collection ; food plants ; food safety ; hygiene ; mushrooms ; plant pathogens ; species identification ; supermarkets ; surveys ; ITS region ; Mislabeling ; Frauds ; Boletus sp. ; Agaricus sp
Language	English
Dates of publication	2023-08
Publishing place	Elsevier Ltd
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	1027805-9
ISSN	0956-7135
ISSN	0956-7135
DOI	10.1016/j.foodcont.2023.109778
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Article: An Authentication Survey on Retail Seafood Products Sold on the Bulgarian Market Underlines the Need for Upgrading the Traceability System.

Tinacci, Lara / Stratev, Deyan / Strateva, Mariyana / Zhelyazkov, Georgi / Kyuchukova, Ralica / Armani, Andrea

Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 12, Issue 5

Abstract: Economically motivated or accidental species substitutions lead to economic and potential health damage to consumers with a loss of confidence in the fishery supply chain. In the present study, a three-year survey on 199 retail seafood products sold on ... ...

Abstract	Economically motivated or accidental species substitutions lead to economic and potential health damage to consumers with a loss of confidence in the fishery supply chain. In the present study, a three-year survey on 199 retail seafood products sold on the Bulgarian market was addressed to assess: (1) product authenticity by molecular identification; (2) trade name compliance to the list of official trade names accepted in the territory; (3) adherence of the list in force to the market supply. DNA barcoding on mitochondrial and nuclear genes was applied for the identification of whitefish (WF), crustaceans (C) and mollusks (cephalopods-MC; gastropods-MG; bivalves-MB) except for
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-03-02
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2704223-6
ISSN	2304-8158
ISSN	2304-8158
DOI	10.3390/foods12051070
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Article ; Online: New official Bulgarian list of seafood trade names: coping with EU labelling requirements and market trends to enhance consumers' informed choice

Tinacci, Lara / Stratev, Deyan / Strateva, Mariyana / Zhelyazkov, Georgi / Kyuchukova, Ralica / Armani, Andrea

J Consum Prot Food Saf. 2022 Dec., v. 17, no. 4 p.395-406

2022

Abstract: The present study aimed at assessing the validity and accuracy of the new official Bulgarian list of seafood trade names in compliance with EU requirements, and the list evolution and adherence to the Bulgarian market trends. The new list consists of 88 ... ...

Abstract	The present study aimed at assessing the validity and accuracy of the new official Bulgarian list of seafood trade names in compliance with EU requirements, and the list evolution and adherence to the Bulgarian market trends. The new list consists of 88 commercial designations (CD) associated with 81 scientific names (SN) provided as 72 species, 8 genera and 1 family mostly belonging to the fish category (86.4%, SN = 70) . The list analysis highlighted the presence of 14 invalid SN (17.3%), with an obsolete classification. In terms of adherence to the Bulgarian market's trend the inclusion of 51 new SN reflecting fishing data in total, both from inland waters and along the Black Sea coast was pointed out. However, 44 SN relating to commercially relevant species and currently available at purchase were deleted. In terms of accuracy, the introduction of SN as family, the significant reduction of CDs and the use of vague CDs lead the list to distance itself from the one name-one fish conception, proposed at international level, as ideal approach for unambiguous product identification by the consumer. To conclude, the analysis shows a clear will of the national Bulgarian Legislator to enhance local fisheries and aquaculture trade. Nevertheless, major issues related to the SN validity and the non-adherence to seafood market trends are highlighting the ineffectiveness of the current list in describing retail seafood products. This emphasizes the urgency to provide a further substantial list revision.
Keywords	aquaculture ; coasts ; compliance ; conception ; fish ; markets ; seafoods ; trade ; Black Sea
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-12
Size	p. 395-406.
Publishing place	Springer International Publishing
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	2232114-7
ISSN	1661-5867 ; 1661-5751
ISSN (online)	1661-5867
ISSN	1661-5751
DOI	10.1007/s00003-022-01397-7
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Article: Caviar products sold on Chinese Business to customer (B2C) online platforms: Labelling assessment supported by molecular identification

Zhang, Xia / Tinacci, Lara / Xie, Siyun / Wang, Jinhong / Ying, Xiaoguo / Wen, Jing / Armani, Andrea

Food control. 2022 Jan., v. 131

2022

Abstract: In this study the labelling compliance of 40 caviar products collected from a major Chinese Business to Customer online platform was assessed. The label information was analyzed according to the requirements of the Chinese standard for prepackaged food ... ...

Abstract	In this study the labelling compliance of 40 caviar products collected from a major Chinese Business to Customer online platform was assessed. The label information was analyzed according to the requirements of the Chinese standard for prepackaged food and of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Resolution on Conservation and trade in sturgeons and paddlefish. A molecular analysis based on DNA barcoding targeting two mitochondrial genes (COI and cytb) was used to support the label assessment. All products were fully compliant to the national labelling standard, and they were verified as belonging to Chinese producing plants. On the contrary, CITES requirements were never satisfied and no reference to the production method (wild catch or aquaculture) and to the origin of the roes processed for caviar production was reported. The sturgeon species or hybrid were declared in 32.5% of the products. Despite the limits in discriminating among Acipenser spp. and commercial hybrids, the molecular analysis was confirmed as an effective screening tool to monitor products authenticity. The molecular analysis highlighted no counterfeiting with heterologous species, being all the products confirmed as sturgeon species. However, 42.5% of the products did not fully match their label information. Evidences from the study stressed the need to fill an evident gap in the traceability of caviar products by promoting the use of CITES labelling to ensure products fair trade and sustainability, as well as consumers protection.
Keywords	Acipenser ; Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species ; DNA barcoding ; aquaculture ; compliance ; fish roe ; food safety ; hybrids ; mitochondria ; sturgeon ; traceability ; trade
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-01
Publishing place	Elsevier Ltd
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	1027805-9
ISSN	0956-7135
ISSN	0956-7135
DOI	10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108370
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Article: Safety and commercial issues in fresh mushrooms and mushroom-based products sold at retail in Tuscany region.

Giusti, Alice / Tinacci, Lara / Verdigi, Francesco / Narducci, Roberto / Gasperetti, Laura / Armani, Andrea

Italian journal of food safety

2022 Volume 11, Issue 3, Page(s) 10044

Abstract: The compliance to European and National safety and labelling requirements relating to the sale of spontaneous and cultivated mushrooms and mushroom-based products in Tuscany was assessed. The evidence was collected by the Mycological Inspectorate of ... ...

Abstract	The compliance to European and National safety and labelling requirements relating to the sale of spontaneous and cultivated mushrooms and mushroom-based products in Tuscany was assessed. The evidence was collected by the Mycological Inspectorate of North-West Tuscany Local Health Authority during 90 inspections (from 2016 to 2020) at large-scale distribution stores, wholesalers, and restaurants in 10 cities belonging to 3 provinces, and on the labelling analysis of 98 commercial products collected at retail in 2021. Despite a substantial compliance of the inspected activities and products with the regulatory requirements, critical issues were highlighted: 1) EU legislative gap in the definition of specific measures for the safe sale of spontaneous mushrooms; 2) improper shelf storage temperatures of fresh-cut products; 3) incorrect condition of use on the labels of pre-packaged products; 4) lack of countryof- origin declaration in pre-packaged products. Furthermore, the labelling analysis highlighted that 18.4% and 15.3% of the products presented issues in the validity and correctness of the scientific names respect to national requirements in. A revision of the current EU legislation is needed to guarantee consumers safety, also considering the relevant number of poisoning cases related to false mycetisms (ingestion of edible mushrooms unproperly stored or used). Also, a specific revision and harmonization of the EU labelling of mushrooms would be desirable to protect consumers.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-08-11
Publishing country	Italy
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2717104-8
ISSN	2239-7132
ISSN	2239-7132
DOI	10.4081/ijfs.2022.10044
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Article: Accidental discovery of a Tetraodontidae (

Malloggi, Chiara / Tinacci, Lara / Giusti, Alice / Galli, Federico / Dall'Ara, Sonia / Marconi, Paola / Gasperetti, Laura / Armani, Andrea

Italian journal of food safety

2023 Volume 12, Issue 2, Page(s) 11117

Abstract: The discovery of a pufferfish specimen (Tetraodontidae) inside a frozen cuttlefish, purchased by a fishmonger, and caught in the Eastern Central Atlantic (FAO 34) is reported. The consumer, who reported this case to FishLab (Department of Veterinary ... ...

Abstract	The discovery of a pufferfish specimen (Tetraodontidae) inside a frozen cuttlefish, purchased by a fishmonger, and caught in the Eastern Central Atlantic (FAO 34) is reported. The consumer, who reported this case to FishLab (Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa) for investigation, was a student of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pisa. He recognized the Tetraodontidae because he attended practical lessons on fish morphological identification during the course of food inspection and was aware of the risks to human health linked to the Tetrodotoxin (TTX). In this study, the pufferfish was identified morphologically, using the FAO morphological keys, and molecularly, analyzing two markers, the cytochrome oxidase I (
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-06-08
Publishing country	Italy
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2717104-8
ISSN	2239-7132
ISSN	2239-7132
DOI	10.4081/ijfs.2023.11117
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Article: Natural occurrence of ochratoxin A (OTA) in edible and not edible tissue of farmed gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) and European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) sold on the Italian market

Meucci, Valentina / Armani, Andrea / Tinacci, Lara / Guardone, Lisa / Battaglia, Federica / Intorre, Luigi

Food control. 2021 Feb., v. 120

2021

Abstract: Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced as secondary metabolite by various Aspergillus and Penicillium species, with ascertained nephrotoxic, immunotoxic, carcinogenic and teratogenic potential. As a result of the introduction of alternative vegetable ...

Abstract	Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced as secondary metabolite by various Aspergillus and Penicillium species, with ascertained nephrotoxic, immunotoxic, carcinogenic and teratogenic potential. As a result of the introduction of alternative vegetable sources to substitute fish meal and fish oil, OTA may also contaminate aquafeed. This represents a potential issue for consumers' safety, due to the possible transmission and accumulation in animal edible tissues by carry over. The present study aimed at assessing natural OTA occurrence in edible (muscle) and not edible tissue (liver and kidney) of farmed gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) and European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) sold on the Italian market in order to evaluate their possible contribution to human exposure and consequent public health risk. Target tissue samples belonging to 30 farmed gilthead seabream and 30 farmed European seabass were analysed by means of HPLC-FT validated method. The analysis highlighted the presence of OTA residues above the minimum detection limit in edible (mean LOD 0.12 ± 0.11 μg/kg) and not edible tissue (kidney mean LOD 0.32 ± 0.30 μg/kg, and liver mean LOD 0.53 ± 0.22 μg/kg) without significant differences between the two species. The investigation of commercial samples and the detection of OTA residues in muscle represents a novelty compared to previous studies evaluating the occurrence of OTA in fish species. Overall, outcomes of this study suggest the need to evaluate a further broadening of the basket of potentially implicated food sources of animal origin in the OTA exposure risk, also considering that for fish and seafood no OTA residual limits have yet been proposed.
Keywords	Aspergillus ; Dicentrarchus labrax ; Penicillium ; Sparus aurata ; aquaculture feeds ; carcinogenicity ; detection limit ; fish ; fish meal ; fish oils ; food safety ; humans ; immunotoxicity ; kidneys ; liver ; markets ; muscles ; nephrotoxicity ; occurrence ; ochratoxin A ; public health ; risk ; sampling ; seafoods ; secondary metabolites ; teratogenicity ; tissues ; vegetables
Language	English
Dates of publication	2021-02
Publishing place	Elsevier Ltd
Document type	Article
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ZDB-ID	1027805-9
ISSN	0956-7135
ISSN	0956-7135
DOI	10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107537
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Article: Risks and critical issues related to the discovery on the market of unauthorized live alien species on the Italian territory: Chinese crab (Eriocheir sinensis)

Sessa, Federica Maria / Cianti, Luca / Brogelli, Nicola / Tinacci, Lara / Guidi, Alessandra

Italian journal of food safety. 2020 Aug. 19, v. 9, no. 2

2020

Abstract: Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese Crab or Chinese Mitten Crab is a catadromous species belonging to the Varunidae family, native to river and estuarine areas of North and South East China and Korea. At European level, E. sinensis is widespread in the main ... ...

Abstract	Eriocheir sinensis, Chinese Crab or Chinese Mitten Crab is a catadromous species belonging to the Varunidae family, native to river and estuarine areas of North and South East China and Korea. At European level, E. sinensis is widespread in the main water basins of Central and Northern Europe and, since 2016, it has been included in the list of invasive species important for the European Union and subjected to confinement and eradication measures which include the prohibition of collection, transit and placing on the market of live specimens (Regulation (EC) N° 1143/2014). The Chinese Crab can represent a significant danger for the local ecosystem and for the native biota as well as contributing to the appearance of hydrogeological instability phenomena resulting from the intense excavation and erosion of the riverbanks. The first finding of 5 kg of live specimens of Eriocheir sinensis was recorded in the official control by the UFS (Functional Simple Unit) veterinary public health and food safety of the ASL Toscana Centro at an ethnic catering establishment. The specimens were subjected to seizure, photographed, identified morphologically, and subjected to euthanasia and destruction in accordance with the European requirements for welfare and management of animal by-products. From the sanitary point of view, the dangers associated with the consumption of this crab are mainly biological and chemical therefore, risk communication is fundamental, not only at the level of the competent authorities in the sector, but also for the food business operators.
Keywords	Eriocheir sinensis ; European Union ; catadromous fish ; crabs ; ecosystems ; estuaries ; euthanasia ; food safety ; introduced species ; invasive species ; markets ; public health ; risk communication ; rivers ; China ; Korean Peninsula ; Northern European region
Language	English
Dates of publication	2020-0819
Publishing place	PAGEPress Publications
Document type	Article
Note	NAL-AP-2-clean
ZDB-ID	2717104-8
ISSN	2239-7132
ISSN	2239-7132
DOI	10.4081/ijfs.2020.8774
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Article: Nationwide survey of the Bulgarian market highlights the need to update the official seafood list based on trade inputs

Tinacci, Lara / Stratev, Deyan / Zhelyazkov, Georgi / Kyuchukova, Ralitsa / Strateva, Mariyana / Nucera, Daniele / Armani, Andrea

Food control. 2020 June, v. 112

2020

Abstract: An extensive survey of the Bulgarian seafood market was conducted to assess the diversity of fish products available and to compare the provided commercial designations (CDs) and scientific names (SNs) on the products with those on the Bulgarian official ...

Abstract	An extensive survey of the Bulgarian seafood market was conducted to assess the diversity of fish products available and to compare the provided commercial designations (CDs) and scientific names (SNs) on the products with those on the Bulgarian official seafood designations list, in light of the requirements of Regulation (EU) No. 1379/2013 on seafood labelling. The survey was conducted in 15 different towns belonging to three different geographical macro-areas: North, North-east/South-east and South/South-west. Seventy-one points of sale, including both large and local retailers, were included in the study. In total, 1611 different products were recorded on the market, mostly comprising fresh, frozen and canned fish. Analysis of the product designations showed the presence of 110 different CDs, most of which (n = 43, 39.1%) were not associated with any SN. Forty-seven (42.7%) of the 110 CD were compliant with the current EU legislation on seafood labelling, reporting a descriptive common name. A highly significant difference was found in the percentages of non-compliant designations of fresh (57.3%) and frozen (3.9%) product categories (p-value < 0.00001). Overall, the main concerns highlighted regarded the presence on the market of CDs and SNs not included in the official list, thus highlighting the ineffectiveness of the list in supporting fish traceability. CDs already accepted at retail and currently applied throughout the country could represent a starting point to propose an update of the list based on trade inputs, as established by the Regulation (EU) No. 1379/2013.
Keywords	canned fish ; common names ; fish ; food labeling ; markets ; national surveys ; seafoods ; towns ; traceability ; trade
Language	English
Dates of publication	2020-06
Publishing place	Elsevier Ltd
Document type	Article
ZDB-ID	1027805-9
ISSN	0956-7135
ISSN	0956-7135
DOI	10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107131
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