Pumpkin Spice, Mycotoxins, and Everything Nice

It’s pumpkin spice season, but did you know pumpkins can harbor aflatoxins? Discover how these carcinogenic mycotoxins form, the FDA’s safety standards, and how Trilogy Analytical Laboratory safeguards your seasonal favorites with expert mycotoxin screening.

Are We Losing the Banana to Fusarium?

It has happened before, in our very recent past. The bananas we know today are not the same as those enjoyed by previous generations. In fact, most of our grandparents enjoyed a different variety of banana altogether: the Gros Michel banana, a sweeter fruit with a slightly thinner skin. Unfortunately, by the mid 1950’s the Gros Michel species was all but depleted. The cause? A mycotoxin-producing fungus called fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, commonly known as “Panama Disease” or “Fusarium Wilt.”

Antibiotic Free?

Antibiotic and drug use in livestock and poultry destined for human consumption has been prevalent in many countries for some time. General awareness of the health issues this can cause for humans has grown in recent years, and more regulation has been put into place in many countries to promote thorough and accurate labeling in regards to antibiotic and drug use.

Are Mycotoxins Hiding in Your Salami?

On National Salami Day think beyond flavor and ask what might be hiding in the ingredients of your favorite salami. Learn how spices, animal by‑products, and natural casings can introduce aflatoxin and ochratoxin and how testing supports food safety.

Fumonisins in Horse Feed

Fumonisins are a serious threat to equine health. Discover how these toxins get into horse feed and why testing is crucial to keeping horses safe.

Sweatshirts in August?

August in Missouri was unexpectedly cool this year. Learn how the unusual weather is affecting corn and soybean crops and why testing is key to understanding harvest outcomes.

International Beer Day

On International Beer Day enjoy your favorite brew with confidence. Discover how grains and other ingredients are tested for Vomitoxin to keep your beer safe.

Laboratory Analysis of Mycotoxin Binders

How can mycotoxin contamination be combatted? The best mycotoxin prevention plan is to avoid mycotoxin contamination in the fields as crops are maturing. However, this is rarely, if ever, truly achievable. Since this is not the most feasible option, the next best solution is some type of treatment once the toxins have been detected, during or shortly after harvest.

The Importance of Sample Receiving

Sample receiving is the very first step in the lab journey. Learn how accurate handling and data entry at this stage help Trilogy prevent errors and deliver reliable results.

T-2 and HT-2 Toxin Damage in 2017 Wheat

In 2017 heavy rains and flooding created ideal conditions for T 2 and HT 2 toxin formation in wheat. Learn why testing is essential to protect crops and livestock.

Understanding Food Fraud

Next time you shop ask yourself is this product authentic? Learn how food fraud hides behind labels and ingredients and why testing matters more than you might think.

Mycotoxin Pre-Harvest Outlook for 2017