Category Archives: Aflatoxin B1

Cereal grains serve as the cornerstone of global nutrition, providing a significant portion of humanity’s caloric requirements. However, the presence of fungal genera, such Fusarium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Alternaria, known for their mycotoxin-producing abilities, presents a significant threat to human health due to the adverse effects of these toxins. The primary objective of this study was to identify the predominant fungal contaminants in cereal grains utilized in breadmaking, as well as in flour and bread. Moreover, a systematic review, including meta-analysis, was conducted on the occurrence and levels of mycotoxins in wheat flour from the years 2013 to 2023. The genera most frequently reported were Fusarium, followed by Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Alternaria. Among the published reports, the majority focused on the analysis of Deoxynivalenol (DON), which garnered twice as many reports compared to those focusing on Aflatoxins, Zearalenone, and Ochratoxin A. The concentration of these toxins, in most cases determined by HPLC-MS/MS or HPLC coupled with a fluorescence detector (FLD), was occasionally observed to exceed the maximum limits established by national and/or international authorities. The prevalence of mycotoxins in flour samples from the European Union (EU) and China, as well as in foods intended for infants, exhibited a significant reduction compared to other commercial flours assessed by a meta-analysis investigation.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnut Kernels – Hazelnuts – Peanuts

Posted on December 1, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Slovenia

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High level of Aflatoxins (B1 and total) in Dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins (B1, B2,G1,G2) in raw groundnut kernels from Bolivia in the Netherlands and Poland

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GGB 23115837 Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin from the USA in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Mycotoxin in groundnut kernels Runner Splits from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins (B1, B2,G1,G2) in raw groundnut kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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High levels of aflatoxin in hazelnuts from Georgia in Bulgaria and Germany

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Aflatoxins in peanuts from the U.S.A. in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts- Dried Figs – Pistachios – Whole Grain Rice Flour – Cheese Spread

Posted on November 24, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in blanched groundnut kernels from China in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell (Arachis Hypogeae) from Egypt in Italy

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Aflatoxins (B1, B2,G1,G2) in raw groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran in Germany

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Aflatoxin in organic whole grain rice flour from the Netherlands in Belgium and Germany

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Aflatoxin M1 in in cheese spread from Serbia in Croatia

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Aflatoxin B1 in Groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

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Hong Kong – Liver-damaging Aflatoxins found in peanut butter, with two brands exceeding EU limit

Posted on November 15, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

The Standard HK

A Consumer Council’s test on 20 samples of peanut butter found that 60 percent of them contain aflatoxins, a substance that could damage liver function. The test also found the aflatoxin B1 levels of two samples exceeded the upper limit of European Union standards.

The consumer watchdog said the two samples found with aflatoxin B1 levels exceeding the EU limit are Fuyuan’s Peanut Butter and YOWE’s Peanut Butter Creamy.

The two samples contained aflatoxin B1 at levels of 4.27μg and 2.01μg respectively, which exceeded the EU limit of 2.0μg. The total aflatoxins level of Fuyuan’s Peanut Butter of 4.94μg also exceeded the EU limit of 4.0μg.

The watchdog warned that aflatoxins could cause acute and chronic poisoning in animals and humans, and could lead to acute liver damage, cirrhosis, cancer and even death.

It said it has referred the information of the relevant samples to the Centre for Food Safety for follow-up.