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Following the discovery of quantities of lead released from portafilter espresso machines after the descaling process, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has drawn up questions and answers to inform consumers.
According to measurements carried out by a magazine, part-baked bread rolls available for purchase contain traces of plant protection product (PPP) residues and mineral oils. In this context, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) wishes to clarify that detection of residues in foods does not necessarily constitute a health risk for consumers.
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease in cloven-hoofed animals. The FMD virus is not hazardous to humans. On 10 January 2025, FMD was detected on a water buffalo farm in the district of Märkisch-Oderland in Brandenburg.
