WEBINAR: Cereulide
What the Food Industry needs to know now
In recent weeks, the emetic Bacillus cereus toxin cereulide has drawn global attention due to multiple product recalls. Many producers across the food industry are now asking themselves whether their own products could also be affected and what practical steps they can take to assess and reduce this risk.
This webinar addresses many of the key questions the industry is currently facing. We provide an up‑to‑date overview of the latest developments in cereulide contamination and explain their implications for food manufacturers, retailers, and quality managers. We will provide you with expert insights into the most likely contamination routes, as well as an assessment of which food categories may continue to be at risk. Importantly, we will show you how targeted testing strategies and practical experimental approaches can support companies to minimise risk effectively and make informed decisions about their specific products. Our experts will demonstrate how we support and advise companies in crisis situations. They will also explain how our extensive laboratory capacities enable immediate response, including rush and even same‑day analysis.
Participants will receive a detailed introduction to the full range of analytical solutions for detecting and quantifying cereulide. All methods presented are fully accredited and aligned with the latest requirements published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and DG Sante, ensuring regulatory compliance and high‑quality results. These methods are suitable for both regular QC analyses and official control samples. Based on the EFSA statement, the legal assessment of contamination will also be discussed. To conclude the webinar, attendees will receive a concise overview of the latest microbiological detection methods for identifying emetic Bacillus cereus strains, offering a comprehensive insight into the available monitoring tools.
If you have any questions afterwards, our experts will be available for a dedicated Q&A session and will be happy to share their insights with you.
Webinar content
- Key facts about the current global concern surrounding the emetic Bacillus cereus toxin cereulide
- State-of-the-art analytical solutions: methods, matrices, capacities, LOQs, accreditation status and official control possibilities
- Microbiological tools that complement chemical analysis in detecting emetic Bacillus cereus strains
- Early insights into recent findings and food matrices where cereulide may play a role
Your speaker
Carina Kellner
Analytical Service Manager Mycotoxins & Biotoxins
Eurofins WEJ Contaminants GmbH
Carina Kellner is a nutritional scientist and has been working at Eurofins in residues and contaminants analysis since 2007. Her current main responsibility is the consultancy of international customers from various food segments regarding mycotoxins and biotoxins. Carina regularly participates in scientific conferences on mycotoxins and biotoxins.
Dr Mareike Reichel
Business Unit Manager
Eurofins WEJ Contaminants GmbH
Dr Mareike Reichel is a food technologist with a strong background in food analysis. She joined Eurofins as a Project Manager in 2011. After positions leading a Research & Development Team and an international position in Operational Best Practices for Contaminants, she is now Business Unit Manager at Eurofins WEJ Contaminants. There she is responsible for the Competence Centre of Mycotoxins and Biotoxins as well as the R&D department.
Mareike Rathke
Analytical Service & Scientific Marketing Manager
Eurofins WEJ Contaminants GmbH
Mareike Rathke is a chemist with a strong background in mycotoxin analysis. After graduating in chemistry (M.Sc.), her curiosity led her to a position as Product Manager for immunoaffinity columns for aflatoxin analysis at Gold Standard Diagnostics. She returned to Eurofins WEJ Contaminants GmbH in 2024. After a position in the R&D department, she started as an Analytical Service & Scientific Marketing Manager in 2026.
Dr. Jens Kroll
Operations Manager
Eurofins Inlab GmbH
Dr Jens Kroll holds a doctorate in natural sciences and has been the operational laboratory manager at Eurofins INLAB GmbH in Dortmund since 2012. He has several years of experience in quality management in accordance with DIN EN ISO 19011 and ISO 17025, which he gained as a quality management representative. His focus is on method development in molecular microbiology and virus detection. He also works internationally as an internal auditor for Eurofins and is a seconded expert in (inter)national committees such as DIN and ISO.
Your benefit
This webinar is designed to support food business operators, quality managers, and regulatory professionals to understand the current risk landscape and the analytical tools available to respond effectively.
The data at glance
Webinar: Cereulide - What the Food Industry needs to know now
Date: 5 March 2026, 10-11 a.m. (CET)
Level: beginners and advanced
Target group: food business operators, quality managers, and regulatory professionals
Language: English
Price: free of charge
