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Microplastics in the box, aflatoxin in the corn — how well did you follow this week's food safety news?

Five fresh stories from your kitchen and your favorite restaurant: microplastics in takeout boxes, keto diet in psychiatry, and two nationwide food inspections. Test how sharp you were this week.

  1. According to a South Korean study, how many microplastic particles can end up in food per serving from a single-use takeout container?
  2. What do experts recommend as a solution to reduce microplastic pollution?
  3. According to a six-month study, what happened to people who followed a low- versus high-sugar diet?
  4. What is threatening the corn crop in Somogy county due to this year's drought?
  5. According to a recent study published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, which conditions showed benefit from a ketogenic diet?
  6. What does Hungary's National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) primarily check in its nationwide restaurant inspection?
  7. At which type of business did Hungary's food safety authority find the most violations during its raid in Hajdú-Bihar county?