Contaminants and microorganisms in Dutch organic food products: a comparison with conventional products

摘要: Organic products were analysed for the presence of contaminants, microorganisms and antibiotic resistance compared with those from conventional products. No differences observed in Fusarium toxins deoxynivalenol zearalenone organic wheat, during both a dry period very wet which promoted production these toxins. Nitrate levels head lettuce produced organically open field much lower than In iceberg greenhouse, no detected. Organically carrots contained higher nitrate Both residues non-polar pesticides above legal limits, although some detected lettuce. elevated heavy metals. Salmonella was 30% pig faeces samples obtained 30 farms, similar to incidence at farms. At farms that switched more then 6 years ago detected, exception one stable young pigs recently purchased another farm. nine broilers, out ten laying hens. This is comparable where lies around 10%. Campylobacter all broiler being One most remarkable results fact broilers showed resistant bacteria, except broilers. It concluded investigated scored as equally well regard food safety same time show promising features respect resistance.