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        <title>Spade and Fork</title>
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        <itunes:author>Spade and Fork FM</itunes:author>
        <itunes:summary>*Spade and Fork* is a podcast exploring the stories, science, and systems behind how food moves &#39; *from soil to supper&#39;*. Here soil signifies agricultural science and supper signifies food science. Thus, each series dives into a different side of the agri-food world — from sustainable farming to food safety, nutrition, and global supply chains.

*ToxTalk* , a featured series within Spade and Fork, unpacks contaminants in our food systems — including mycotoxins, heavy metals, POPs, PAHs, and more. With clear explanations and evidence-based insights, the show connects complex science to everyday food choices and global public health.</itunes:summary>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Spade and Fork</em></strong><em> is a podcast exploring the stories, science, and systems behind how food moves &#39;</em><strong><em>from soil to supper&#39;</em></strong><em>. Here soil signifies agricultural science and supper signifies food science. Thus, each series dives into a different side of the agri-food world — from sustainable farming to food safety, nutrition, and global supply chains.</em></p><p><strong><em>ToxTalk</em></strong><em>, a featured series within Spade and Fork, unpacks contaminants in our food systems — including mycotoxins, heavy metals, POPs, PAHs, and more. With clear explanations and evidence-based insights, the show connects complex science to everyday food choices and global public health.</em></p>]]></description>
        
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                <itunes:title>ToxTalk: Episode 1 — The Hidden Toxins in Our Food: What You’re Not Seeing</itunes:title>
                <title>ToxTalk: Episode 1 — The Hidden Toxins in Our Food: What You’re Not Seeing</title>

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                <itunes:subtitle>A street-level introduction to food contaminants and why they matter.</itunes:subtitle>
                <itunes:summary>Gaurav kicks off the ToxTalk series from the streets of Zagreb, using real city sounds to uncover how food contaminants quietly enter our lives. From mycotoxins to heavy metals, this episode explains why these invisible threats matter — and how global agencies like EFSA work to keep our food safe.</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this opening episode of the <strong>ToxTalk</strong> series, join Gaurav as he takes you into the bustling streets of Zagreb — from the sound of trams to the rustle of food packages in a neighborhood store. Through real urban moments, we explore how food safety regulation becomes part of everyday life, often without us noticing.</p><p>From labels shaped by EFSA and Codex decisions to the silent threat of contaminants like mycotoxins, heavy metals, PAHs, and POPs, this episode sets the stage for the science and stories behind the toxicants that can slip into our food systems.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re a student, a food professional, or just someone who cares about what’s on your plate, this introduction lays the foundation for the deeper dives to come.</p><p><strong>Next episode:</strong> Mycotoxins — ancient toxins with modern consequences.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this opening episode of the &lt;strong&gt;ToxTalk&lt;/strong&gt; series, join Gaurav as he takes you into the bustling streets of Zagreb — from the sound of trams to the rustle of food packages in a neighborhood store. Through real urban moments, we explore how food safety regulation becomes part of everyday life, often without us noticing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From labels shaped by EFSA and Codex decisions to the silent threat of contaminants like mycotoxins, heavy metals, PAHs, and POPs, this episode sets the stage for the science and stories behind the toxicants that can slip into our food systems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re a student, a food professional, or just someone who cares about what’s on your plate, this introduction lays the foundation for the deeper dives to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Next episode:&lt;/strong&gt; Mycotoxins — ancient toxins with modern consequences.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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