Articles published by: Roberto Ortuño

Roberto Ortuño / 26 January 2026

Why cereulide matters for food safety Bacilus cereus and cereulide toxin: key facts and risks Bacilus cereus: higher-risk food categories Bacilus cereus: prevention strategies in food manufacturing Analytical control (bacteria, toxin and genes) AINIA analytical capabilities for cereulide References 1. Why cereulide matters for food safety The recent market withdrawal of several infant foods due…

Roberto Ortuño / 24 October 2025

The analysis of MOSH and MOAH has become a growing priority for the European food industry. Their detection and control not only represent a technical challenge but also a regulatory one, as future European legislation is expected to establish maximum limits for these compounds. In this article, we explore the MOSH/MOAH definition, why these substances…

Roberto Ortuño / 19 September 2025

In this article, we provide a general overview of the challenges related to the control of MOSH and MOAH in food, contaminants that will likely be regulated by European legislation in less than a year. We also highlight possible actions that companies and industries should take to prepare for this new legislative framework, the categories…

Roberto Ortuño / 08 May 2024

Due to emerging trends in consumption habits, the presence of Cereulide toxin in food constitutes an emerging risk, as although the danger is known, an increase in exposure can be expected in the future. The development of analytical techniques for quantifying this toxin, produced by certain strains of Bacillus cereus, is therefore an essential tool…