Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo

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Area Chimica e Tecnologie Alimentari
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell Sicilia

Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo


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EDUCATION

Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia Ph.D in Agri-Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology 2024
Università degli Studi di Pavia Master’s degree in Dietetic and clinical nutrition 2019
Master’s degree in Pharmacy 2017

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Food Science, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
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Scopus Publications

Scopus Publications

  • Natural extracts and bioactive compounds against L3 larvae of Anisakis spp: in vitro and ex vivo evaluation and potential application in marinated products
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Luca Nalbone, Andrea Armani, Calogero Alfano, Vincenzo Sala, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Elisa Maria Domenica Messina, Licia Pantano, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Vittorio Calabrese, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Filippo Giarratana
    Natural Product Research, 2026
    This work investigated the efficacy of rosemary essential oil (REO) and Boswellia serrata extracts (BSE) against Anisakis larvae for possible industrial applications. In-vitro assays exposed Anisakis type I larvae to various media containing REO (1-5%) or BSE (1-5%) with spermidine and ferulic acid at different temperatures and times. Ex-vivo trials in experimentally infested anchovy fillets were carried out only for REO. REO demonstrated significant anisakicidal activity, achieving the fastest efficacy in oil (15h at 4 °C with 5% REO). Lower concentrations (1%) showed limited effectiveness. BSE achieved a maximum 92% larval devitalisation at 5%. Ex-vivo experiments revealed initial devitalisation after 72h, reaching 100% by 168h in anchovy fillets with 5% REO-oil at 20 °C. REO exhibited substantial anisakicidal effects in marinated anchovies under refrigeration and lipid conditions. These findings highlight REO as a promising natural additive for enhancing marinated fish product safety, offering an alternative or complement to freezing for Anisakis risk management.
  • Detection of polyphenols in carob pods (Ceratonia siliqua) from Southern Italy by a LC-HRMS method
    Calogero Alfano, Elisa Maria Domenica Messina, Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Licia Pantano, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Andrea Macaluso, Tiziana Bertuglia, Andrea Pulvirenti, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Ursula M. Jacob, Tilman Fritsch, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Arnold Stern, Vittorio Calabrese
    Natural Product Research, 2026
    The presence of polyphenols was examined in carob pods (Ceratonia siliqua) from Southern Italy 90 days after harvest by the validation of a reliable LC-HRMS method. A greater abundance of Apigenin (51490.22 ± 34399.16 μg/Kg) and Myricetin (24897.92 ± 108332.05 μg/Kg) compared to previous research works conducted in Mediterranean countries. Significant differences in the polyphenol content between sampling areas (p < 0.05) were observed, particularly differences in hesperidin and myricetin. These differences confirmed the role of geochemical and climatic conditions in the variation of polyphenol content. This study is a first regarding the phenolic content of carob pods from Southern Italy, confirming the presence of these substances even long after harvest and that carob pods are valuable sources of phenolic substances that may be useful in the prevention of diseases related to oxidative stress.
  • Correction: First Report on the Presence of Toxic Metals and Metalloids in East Asian Bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus) Legs (Foods, (2022), 11, 19, (3009), 10.3390/foods11193009)
    Emanuela Bacchi, Gaetano Cammilleri, Marina Tortorici, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Licia Pantano, Vittorio Calabrese, Mariagrazia Brunone, Antonio Vella, Andrea Macaluso, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Foods, 2025
    In the original publication [...]
  • Trace metals and metalloids in wild boars (S. scrofa) from Southern Italy: comparison between urban and wild areas
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Elisa Maria Domenica Messina, Licia Pantano, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Sergio Migliore, Valeria Blanda, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Calogero Alfano, Pietro Riolo, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Chemosphere, 2025
  • Multivariate analysis of trace metals and metalloids contents in edible land snails Cornu aspersum and Eobania vermiculata from Southern Italy
    Elisa Maria Domenica Messina, Clara Naccari, Calogero Alfano, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Licia Pantano, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Andrea Macaluso, Nicola Cicero, Vittorio Calabrese, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 2025
  • Trace elements in feathers, pectoral plumage, and blood of griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) from a captive environment of Southern Italy
    Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Pietro Riolo, Antonio Spinnato, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Elisa Maria Domenica Messina, Licia Pantano, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Andrea Macaluso, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Francesca Di Gaudio
    Veterinary Research Communications, 2025
  • Survey on the presence of floating microplastics, trace metals and metalloids in seawater from Southern Italy to the United States of America
    Elisabetta Morici, Gaetano Cammilleri, Sergio Scirè, Francesco Paolo Bonomo, Luigi Tranchina, Francesca Terracina, Paola Galluzzo, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Vincenzo Paolo Monteverde, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Sergio Davì, Mariano Licciardi, Salvatore Dara
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2025
    The presence of microplastics (MPs), trace metals (TM) and metalloids (Ms) in surface seawater is a severe emerging issue of global concern. Information about the distribution of these pollutants is often lacking, and large-scale studies come with uncertainties because of difficult comparisons of results obtained using different methods to collect and process data. This study presents a comprehensive investigation of microplastics (MPs), trace metals (TM) and metalloids (Ms) in surface seawater during two transatlantic sampling campaigns, covering approximately 17,000 nautical miles. The results reveal the presence of MPs in all the samples analyzed and a broad variation in microplastic concentration (230–3320 MPs/L), with filaments or fibers being the most abundant shape. Coastal waters generally exhibit higher MPs, TM and Ms concentrations than open sea waters. The results showed high concentrations of MPs, particularly in the waters near the Faroe Islands, in the Sea of Magdalena department and in the Strait of Gibraltar. The order of the overall metals and metalloids concentrations was: As>Cr>Pb>Cd. High concentrations of Pb and Cr were recorded in the Mediterranean waters whereas high Arsenic (As) were found in the Southern coasts of United States, with values that exceeded the limits considered hazardous for aquatic life (81.55–101.12 µg/L). No significant correlations were found between microplastics, and the heavy metals examined. Here, we emphasize the need for sustainable environmental management actions and policies in a global context to monitoring the growing problem of pollutants in our oceans. • Microplastics and trace elements in seawater from Mediterranean to North America were examined. • High variability of microplastics concentrations was found in all the samples. • Seawater from Faroe Islands showed the highest microplastics concentrations. • High concentrations of arsenic (As) were found in all the samples examined. • Hazardous Pb levels were found in the samples from Mediterranean.
  • Toxic metals and metalloids in collagen supplements of fish and jellyfish origin: Risk assessment for daily intake
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Marina Tortorici, Licia Pantano, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Andrea Pulvirenti, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Andrea Macaluso, Vittorio Calabrese, Ursula M. Jacob, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Open Medicine Poland, 2025
    Aim We examined marine collagen supplements derived from fish and jellyfish for the presence of toxic metals and metalloids (Pb, Cd, Cr, Hg, and As). A risk assessment was also carried out by converting the obtained concentrations into average daily doses (ADDs) and comparing them with tolerable daily intakes (TDIs) to evaluate potential health risks associated with long-term consumption. Methods The levels of Pb, Cd, Cr, and As in marine collagen samples were quantified using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Mercury levels were analysed with a direct analyser. The study analysed various brands of marine collagen supplements from fish and jellyfish, ensuring compliance with EU regulatory limits. Results Arsenic was the most abundant element detected, with mean values of 0.59 ± 0.28 mg/kg, followed by Pb (0.13 ± 0.02 mg/kg). Significant variability was observed between brands. Hg was detectable in only 12% of the samples. Marine collagen samples derived from jellyfish and Scomber scombrus skin extract showed no detectable toxic metals or metalloids. None of the samples exceeded EU regulatory limits, and ADDs were consistently below TDIs, indicating safety for consumption at recommended doses. However, it is recommended that food safety regulations be updated to account for potential cumulative risks from simultaneous intake of contaminated supplements.
  • Comparison of the fatty acid profile and the presence of erucic acid in different types of mustard (Brassica juncea L. Czern) regularly marketed in Italy
    Eleonora Di Salvo, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Giuseppe Tardiolo, Laura De Maria, Giovanna Lo Vecchio, Rossella Vadalà, Giuseppe Barbaccia, Giovanni Lo Cascio, Gaetano Cammilleri, Rosaria Costa, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Nicola Cicero
    Natural Product Research, 2025
    L. Czern) is a widely consumed condiment with nutritional and functional properties attributed to its fatty acid composition. This study aimed to evaluate the fatty acid profile of five commercially available mustard brands in Italy, with a specific focus on erucic acid (EA) content. A total of 200 mustard samples were analysed using gas chromatography with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID). The results revealed significant variability in fatty acid composition among samples. The most abundant fatty acids in the samples of mustard under investigation were identified as palmitic acid (from 4.66 ± 1.19 to 9.80 ± 0.16), oleic acid (from 19.71 ± 1.07 to 58.26 ± 0.61), linoleic acid (from 13.38 ± 0.35 to 31.91 ± 0.47), and EA (from 1.52 ± 0.33 to 29.74 ± 2.40). EA content varied between 8.58% and 29.74%, with some samples exceeding. European regulatory limits. Atherogenicity and thrombogenicity indices were also assessed, showing lower values for samples with higher PUFA content. The findings highlight the need for strict monitoring of EA levels in mustard products, considering potential health implications, especially for vulnerable populations. The results contribute to the ongoing discussion on the nutritional impact of mustard consumption and its regulatory framework.
  • Aflatoxins in pistachio spread produced and commercialised in Southern Italy
    Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Licia Pantano, Elisa Maria Domenica Messina, Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Pietro Riolo, Calogero Alfano, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Andrea Macaluso, Ursula M. Jacob, Vittorio Calabrese, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Francesca Di Gaudio
    Food Additives and Contaminants Part B Surveillance, 2025
    In this study, the presence of aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, and AFG2) in 135 samples of pistachio spreads, marketed and produced from 2016 to 2020 in Southern Italy, was determined by a validated High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with fluorescence detection method. The obtained results showed variable contamination across the years, with a significant increase in 2020 for AFB1 and AFG1 (p < 0.05), showing mean levels of 1.85 ± 4.45 μg/Kg and 1.46 ± 3.24 μg/Kg, respectively, probably influenced by disruptions in the supply chain and storage practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. In only one sample from 2020 the EU maximum limit of 10 µg/kg for total AFs was exceeded, which was a new finding for the presence of AFs in this type of processed product. The results emphasise the need for enhanced monitoring and control measures, especially during health crises.
  • Distribution of trace metals and metalloids in tissues of Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) from Southern Italy
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Vincenzo Randazzo, Francesco La Russa, Maria Liliana Di Pasquale, Delia Gambino, Valeria Gargano, Calogero Castronovo, Emanuela Bacchi, Filippo Giarratana, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Giuseppe Giangrosso
    Science of the Total Environment, 2024
  • Metal Levels in Striped Dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) and Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis) Stranded along the Sicilian Coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea
    Clara Naccari, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Andrea Macaluso, Pietro Riolo, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Roberto Bava, Ernesto Palma
    Animals, 2024
  • Polyphenols of white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) seeds cultivated in Southern Italy by a LC-HRMS method
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Vittorio Calabrese, Licia Pantano, Mariagrazia Brunone, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Andrea Pulvirenti, Tilman Fritsch, Carmelo Bongiorno, Andrea Macaluso, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Natural Product Research, 2024
  • Determination of Mycotoxins in Plant-Based Meat Alternatives (PBMAs) and Ingredients after Microwave Cooking
    Francesco Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Andrea Pulvirenti, Erika Mannino, Licia Pantano, Vittorio Calabrese, Maria Buscemi, Elisa Messina, Calogero Alfano, Andrea Macaluso, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Foods, 2024
  • Antibiotic Resistance Genes Carried by Commensal Escherichia coli from Shelter Cats in Italy
    Delia Gambino, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Luca Cicero, Roberta Cirincione, Erika Mannino, Veronica Fiore, Daniela Proverbio, Eva Spada, Giovanni Cassata, Valeria Gargano
    Veterinary Sciences, 2023
  • Toxic metals in Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) stranded freshly dead along Sicilian coasts
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Andrea Pulvirenti, Licia Pantano, Vittorio Calabrese, Antonino Gentile, Valentina Cumbo, Andrea Macaluso, Vito Macaluso, Antonio Vella, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Veterinary Quarterly, 2023
  • Toxic metals and total lipids comparison between wild and farmed fish of South mediterranean
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Vittorio Calabrese, Letizia Accordino, Licia Pantano, Aldo Migliazzo, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Vincenzo Parrino, Assunta Brunone, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Emanuela Bacchi, Giuseppe Giangrosso, Pellegrino Francesco Calvacca, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Natural Product Research, 2023
  • First Report on the Presence of Toxic Metals and Metalloids in East Asian Bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus) Legs
    Emanuela Bacchi, Gaetano Cammilleri, Marina Tortorici, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Licia Pantano, Vittorio Calabrese, Antonio Vella, Andrea Macaluso, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Mariagrazia Brunone
    Foods, 2022
  • Fatty Acids Composition of Stomach Oil of Scopoli’s Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) from Linosa’s Colony
    Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Valentina Cumbo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Vittorio Calabrese, Andrea Pulvirenti, Nicola Cicero, Licia Pantano, Antonietta Mascetti, Giovanni Lo Cascio, Emanuela Bacchi, Andrea Macaluso, Antonio Vella, Salvatore Seminara, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Animals, 2022
  • Trace elements in stomach oil of Scopoli's shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) from Linosa's colony
    Valentina Cumbo, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Antonietta Mascetti, Giovanni Lo Cascio, Innocenzo Ezio Giangrosso, Andrea Pulvirenti, Salvatore Seminara, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022
  • Essential and non-essential elements in white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) cultivated in Southern Italy
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Vittorio Calabrese, Antonio Vella, Andrea Macaluso, Emanuela Bacchi, Licia Pantano, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Adriana Oddo, Giuseppe Giangrosso, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Mariagrazia Brunone
    Natural Product Research, 2022
  • Quechers lc–ms/ms screening method for mycotoxin detection in cereal products and spices
    Licia Pantano, Ladislao La Scala, Francesco Olibrio, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Carmelo Bongiorno, Maria Drussilla Buscemi, Andrea Macaluso, Antonio Vella
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
  • Acrylamide assessment of wheat bread incorporating chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) by LC-MS/MS
    Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Licia Pantano, Giovanni Lo Cascio, Andrea Pulvirenti, Andrea Macaluso, Antonio Vella, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Food Additives and Contaminants Part A Chemistry Analysis Control Exposure and Risk Assessment, 2021
  • The cold chain and the COVID-19 pandemic: An unusual increase in histamine content in fish samples collected in Southern Italy during lockdown
    Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Antonello Cicero, Licia Pantano, Andrea Pulvirenti, Andrea Macaluso, Nicola Cicero, Vittorio Calabrese, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Food Quality and Safety, 2021
  • High hydroxycinnamic acids contents in fennel honey produced in Southern Italy
    Antonio Vella, Gaetano Cammilleri, Andrea Pulvirenti, Francesco Galluzzo, Barbara Randisi, Giuseppe Giangrosso, Andrea Macaluso, Samuele Gennaro, Gabriele Ciaccio, Nicola Cicero, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Natural Product Research, 2021
  • Development of a rapid and eco-friendly UHPLC analytical method for the detection of histamine in fish products
    Antonello Cicero, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Andrea Pulvirenti, Giuseppe Giangrosso, Andrea Macaluso, Antonio Vella, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
  • Histamine in fish products randomly collected in Southern Italy: A 6-year study
    Antonello Cicero, Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Ilaria Calabrese, Andrea Pulvirenti, Giuseppe Giangrosso, Nicola Cicero, Valentina Cumbo, Antonio Vella, Andrea MaCaluso, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Journal of Food Protection, 2020
  • Land snails as a valuable source of fatty acids: A multivariate statistical approach
    Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Gaetano Cammilleri, Alessandro Ulrici, Rosalba Calvini, Andrea Pulvirenti, Giovanni Lo Cascio, Andrea Macaluso, Antonio Vella, Nicola Cicero, Antonella Amato, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Foods, 2019
  • Mercury detection in benthic and pelagic fish collected from western sicily (Southern Italy)
    Gaetano Cammilleri, Francesco Giuseppe Galluzzo, Francesco Fazio, Andrea Pulvirenti, Antonio Vella, Gianluigi Maria Lo Dico, Andrea Macaluso, Gabriele Ciaccio, Vincenzo Ferrantelli
    Animals, 2019