Category Archives: Aflatoxin B1

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Rice – Pistachios – Almond Powder – Liquid Almond Nougat – Peanuts

Posted on March 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Greece

RASFF

Aflatoxins (B1 and total aflatoxin) in pistachios from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Organic Almond Powder from Italy in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins above legal limit in shelled pistachios from Turkey in Italy

RASFF

Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from United States in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in liquid almond nougat from Spain in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the United States in Italy

RASFF

Increased aflatoxin content in organic peanuts from Egypt in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from USA in Italy

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Luxembourg – NUTS & BERRIES CASHEW APRICOT – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on March 10, 2022 by | Leave a comment

SAP

RECALL: NUTS & BERRIES CASHEW APRICOT

• Product recalls • Alerts

The Luxembourg food safety authorities are recalling the following product:

name Cashew Apricot
Mark Nuts & Berries
Unity 30g
Lot L21301

Danger  : Too high aflatoxin B1 content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the degree of temperature and humidity of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Alavita

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Belgium -Different Nuts & Berries brand bars – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on March 4, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

03/03/2022
Euras International recall
Product: Different Nuts & Berries brand bars.
Problem: Aflatoxin B1 content too high.

Euras International has decided, in agreement with the FASFC, to withdraw various bars of the Nuts & Berries brand from sale and to recall them from consumers due to an excessively high content of aflatoxin B1 in the Brazil nuts supplied by a supplier.

Euras International asks its customers not to consume these products and to bring them back to the point of sale.

Description of products

NUTS&BERRIES CASHEW APRICOT REPEN
LOT 21301 & DDM 28/12/2022

NUTS&BERRIES PECAN CINNAMON REPEN
LOT 21302 & DDM 29/12/2022

NUTS&BERRIES PROTEIN STRAWBERRY REPEN
LOT 21319 & DDM 15/01/2023

NUTS&BERRIES PROTEIN COCOA REPEN
LOT 21319 & DDM 15/01/2023

NUTS&BERRIES GINGER LIME
LOT 21300 & DDM 27/12/2022
LOT 21306 & DDM 02/01/2023

The products were distributed in Belgium via various points of sale.

For any further information contact:

Mustafa Kemal Akpinar
0032479280231

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts – Pistachios – Groundnuts – Brown Basmati Rice – Rice – Dried and Chopped Organic Figs – Chilli Powder

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Aflatoxin in peanuts from Egypt in Germany

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Aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from the United States in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Pakistan brown basmati rice in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts from Italy in Germany and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Belgium, Italy and UK

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

RASFF

Excessive levels of aflatoxin B1 in dried and chopped organic figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in groundnut-kernels from the USA in the Netherlands and Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in chilli powder extra hot from India in Italy and Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Basmati rice from India in Netherlands and Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Basmati rice from India in the Netherlands

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Belgium – Golden Sun brand Basmati rice – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on March 2, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

03/01/2022 (update of the recall of 02/18/2022)
LT Foods recall
Product: Golden Sun brand Basmati rice.
Problem: Aflatoxin B1 content too high.
LT Foods has decided, in agreement with the FASFC, to withdraw the product Basmati Rice (1 kg) of the Golden Sun brand from sale and to recall it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin B1 content.

We ask that you do not consume this product and return it to your point of sale. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt. Product description: – Product name: Basmati rice – Brand: Golden Sun – Expiry date (BDD): 05/07/2023 and 06/10/2023 – EAN code: 20364625

– Sale period: from 08/10 /2021 to 02/18/2022 – Type of packaging: plastic packaging (bag) – Weight: 1 kg

The product was distributed in Belgium by Lidl.

For any further information , contact Lidl customer service ( 0800/73520 (free))

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Luxembourg – UPDATE: RECALL: GOLDEN SUN BRAND BASMATI RICE – Mycotoxins – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on March 2, 2022 by | Leave a comment

SAP

LT Foods  is recalling the following product :

*Update

name Basmati rice
Mark Golden Sun
Unity 1kg
bar code 20364625
Date of minimum durability (MDD)* 05/07/2023* and 06/10/2023
Sale period* from 08/10/2021 until 01/03/2022*

Danger: excessive aflatoxin B1 content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the degree of temperature and humidity of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Source of information: Lidl recall notification & RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Millet Flour – Pistachios – Basmati Rice – Groundnuts – Pakistan Rice – Brazil Nuts

Posted on February 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxins in Millet flour from Senegal in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Iran in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxine B1 and Ochratoxine A in basmati rice from India in Ireland and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Basmati rice from India in Belgium, France and Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in Indian Groundnut Kernels in the Netherlands and Switzerland

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Egypt groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Pakistan Rice in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in Brazil nuts from Bolivia in Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland and Netherlands

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Research – Aflatoxin Reduction and Retardation of Aflatoxin Production by Microorganisms in Doenjang during a One-Year Fermentation

Posted on February 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Meju, a raw material for doenjang preparation, is highly vulnerable to aflatoxin-producing fungi. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a one-year fermentation on aflatoxins and aflatoxin-producing fungi in doenjang spiked with aflatoxins B1, G1, B2, and G2 and inoculated with toxigenic Aspergillus flavus. A significant reduction in aflatoxins was observed after a year of fermentation, measuring 92.58%, 100%, 98.69%, and 100% of B1, G1, B2, and G2, respectively. After a year of fermentation, 6.95 ± 3.64 µg/kg of total aflatoxin was detected, which represents a 97.88% reduction in the total aflatoxin compared with the initial value (328.83 ± 36.60 µg/kg). Several aflatoxin-degrading fungi (Aspergillus versicolor, Cladosporium subcinereum, Aspergillus ochraceus) and bacteria (Bacillus albus, Bacillus velezensis) isolated from doenjang were identified as the major contributors to the reduction of aflatoxin. Furthermore, it was observed that most of the aflatoxin contamination in doenjang occurred during the meju stage, and this stage was found to be most susceptible to A. flavus contamination and growth. These findings reveal that native microorganisms mediate aflatoxin clean-up in doenjang during fermentation and support the use of such microorganisms as a starter culture for the preparation of aflatoxin-free doenjang.

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Research – Aflatoxin B1 in rice: effects of storage duration, grain type and size, production site and season

Posted on February 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Journal of Food Protection

Our study aimed to evaluate the AFB1 levels in packed rice marketed in Lebanon and determine the exposure to this toxin from the rice consumption. A total of 105 packed white, parboiled and brown rice bags were collected. ELISA was used to measure AFB1. A comprehensive FFQ was filled by 500 participants to determine the patterns of rice consumption and subsequently the exposure levels to AFB1 from the rice consumption in Lebanon. AFB1 was detected in all rice samples (100%). The average concentration ± standard deviation of AFB1 was 0.5±0.3μg/kg. Contamination ranged between 0.06 and 2.08μg/kg. Moisture content in all rice samples was below the recommended percentage (14%). Only 1% of the samples had an AFB1 level above the European Union (EU) limit (2μg/kg). Brown rice had a significantly higher AFB1 level than white and parboiled rice (p=0.02), while a significant difference was found between both collections for the same brands (p=0.016). Packing season, packing country, country of origin, presence of a food safety management certification, grain size, and time between packing and purchasing had no significant effect. Exposure to AFB1 from rice consumption in Lebanon was calculated as 0.1-2 ng/kg bodyweight/day.

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Belgium – Golden Sun brand Basmati rice – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on February 21, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

LT Foods recall
Product: Golden Sun brand Basmati rice.
Problem: Aflatoxin B1 content too high.
LT Foods has decided, in agreement with the FASFC, to withdraw the product Basmati Rice (1 kg) of the Golden Sun brand from sale and to recall it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin B1 content.

We ask that you do not consume this product and return it to your point of sale. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt. Product description: – Product name: Basmati rice – Brand: Golden Sun – Best before date (BDD): 06/10/2023 – EAN code: 20364625

– Sale period: from 08/10/2021 to 18/02 /2022 – Type of packaging: plastic packaging (bag) – Weight: 1 kg The product was distributed in Belgium by Lidl.

For any further information , contact Lidl customer service ( 0800/73520 (free))

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