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France – Corn popcorn – Aflatoxin

Posted on April 3, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name Manon’s bio
  • Model names or references 3760240720034 Popcorn corn in 500g Doy pack bags 3760240724131 Popcorn corn in BULK
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3760240720034 1T23 Date of minimum durability 31/01/2025
    3760240724131 1T23 Date of minimum durability 31/01/2025
  • Packaging Popcorn corn in 500g Kraft Doy pack bags and Popcorn corn in BULK in Le Bio de Manon hoppers
  • Marketing start/end dat eFrom 02/10/2023 to 03/27/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information popcorn corn kernels
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors GMS: Intermarché, Carrefour, Casino, U etc.

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of aflatoxins at a level above the authorized limit.

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Research – Aflatoxins contamination in raw and roasted cashew nuts in Mtwara, Tanzania

Posted on April 2, 2023 by | Leave a comment

African Journal of Microbiology

Abstract

The aim of this work was to determine the contamination levels of raw and roasted cashew nuts sold in Masasi and Newala districts of Mtwara region in Tanzania. A total of 60 samples including 40 roasted (24 samples from Newala and 16 from Masasi) and 20 raw samples (12 from Newala and 8 from Masasi) were collected. Determination of total aflatoxins levels in raw and roasted cashew nuts samples was carried out by immune affinity high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The levels of contamination ranged from not detected (less than limit of quantification) to 3.29 µg/kg for both aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin in the cashew nuts samples. None of the samples had total aflatoxins contamination greater than the recommended maximum residues of 4 µg/kg set by European Commission (2010) or 10 µg/kg set by FAO and WHO (1995). About a quarter (38%) of the samples had total aflatoxins less than limit of quantification. All roasted cashew nut samples were found to have total aflatoxins less than 3 µg/kg while about 86% of raw cashew nut samples had total aflatoxins less than 3 µg/kg

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RASFF Alerts – Mycotoxin – Aflatoxin – Almonds – Popcorn – Hazelnut Kernels – Roasted Peanuts – Pistachios – Groundnut Kernels -Shelled Hazelnuts- Pepper Soup Spices

Posted on March 31, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Elevated levels of Aflatoxin B1 in roasted peanuts from Nigeria in Ireland

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Aflatoxins in hazelnut kernels form Georgia in the Czech Republic

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States, via Türkiye in Romania and Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins (B1 = 8.4; Tot. = 10.7 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Presence of aflatoxins exceeding legal limits in shelled hazelnuts from Georgia in Italy

RASFF

Elevated Levels of Aflatoxins in Pepper Soup Spices from Nigeria in Ireland

RASFF

Aflatoxin in popcorn in  Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, United Kingdom

RASFF

Aflatoxins B1 above the MRL in almonds from USA in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxins in almonds from Spain in Albania, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania,) Mongolia, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States.

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Singapore – Recall of Eu Yan Sang’s Brown Rice Si Shen powder due to aflatoxin and arsenic exceeding permissible levels

Posted on March 30, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SFA

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected aflatoxin B1 and arsenic in samples of Eu Yan Sang’s Brown Rice Si Shen powder at levels exceeding the maximum limit stated in the Singapore Food Regulations.2 SFA has directed the manufacturer, Eu Yan Sang (Singapore) Pte Ltd, to recall two affected batches of the product.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected aflatoxin B1 and arsenic in samples of Eu Yan Sang’s Brown Rice Si Shen powder at levels exceeding the maximum limit stated in the Singapore Food Regulations.

2 SFA has directed the manufacturer, Eu Yan Sang (Singapore) Pte Ltd, to recall two affected batches of the product.

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France – BUT POPCORN – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name NATURALINE
  • Model names or references CORN POPCORN 500G Nat AB
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3347432001555 06723 Date of minimum durability 08/03/2026
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/03/2023 to 23/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché, Super U, Hyper U, Leclerc, Cora, Match supermarkets, Auchan

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Aflatoxin detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

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Denmark – Aflatoxin in popcorn corn

Posted on March 29, 2023 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Biogan A/S is recalling organic popcorn corn, as an excessively high content of the fungal toxin aflatoxin has been found in the product. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased or discarded.

Recalled foods , Published: March 28, 2023

​​Which food:

Biogan organic popcorn corn ( See picture of the product here )
Net content : 500g
Best before date: 01.10.2024

Sold in: Grocery and health food stores throughout the country and on webshops.
Why:
An excessively high content of the fungal poison aflatoxin was found in the product. A health risk cannot therefore be ruled out if you eat the product. It is important not to have too high aflatoxin content over a long period of time. So it is not the individual meal that is decisive, but rather intake over a longer period of time. Therefore, you will not experience acute symptoms if you have eaten the product.

Read more about aflatoxin here

What should you do as a consumer:
​​ The Danish Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

Who is recalling the product:
Biogan A/S
Møgelbakken 3-5
8520 Lystrup

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Ireland – Recall of batches of popcorn kernels due to elevated levels of Aflatoxin

Posted on March 28, 2023 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.06
Product: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Turkey

Message:

The below batches of various brands of popcorn kernels are being recalled due to elevated levels of aflatoxin. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

Aflatoxin is one of a group of a naturally occurring chemicals (mycotoxins) produced by certain moulds. They can grow on a variety of different crops and foodstuffs, often under warm and humid conditions.

Mycotoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans including cancer (some are genotoxic), kidney and liver damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, reproductive disorders, or suppression of the immune system. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring, so their presence in foods cannot be completely avoided.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Table Popcorn
Popcorn 1
Popcorn 2

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Belgium – Pit & Pit Brand Corn Popcorn – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Pit & Pit Recall
Product: Pit & Pit Brand Corn Popcorn.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the Pit & Pit brand’s “Popcorn Maize” product from sale and recalling it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin content.

Pit & Pit asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it. A free return label can be requested by sending an email with the photo of the label to help@pit-pit.com. Upon receipt of the return, the product will be refunded.

Product description:

– Product name: Corn Popcorn
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent jar with black lid
– Expiry date (BDD): 30/09/2024
– Weight and batch numbers:

o 450g – Batches:
ULTGVTF8, UNF1S4HT & UOHCD33J 		 o 1.3kg – Batches:
ULTGVTF9, UNF1S4HU & UOHCD33K

The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com .

For any additional information , please contact: help@pit-pit.com .

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Netherlands – Safety warning EKOPLAZA popcorn 500 grams – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning EKOPLAZA popcorn 500 grams

EKOPLAZA warns about EKOPLAZA popcorn 500 grams. The product contains an excessive amount of aflatoxin (fungal substance). Do not eat the product.

See the website of EKOPLAZA

Which product is it?

  • EKOPLAZA popcorn 500 grams
  • Best before 29-12-2024

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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The Netherlands – Safety warning Smaak Pofmaize Organic 400 gram – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning Smaak Pofmaize Organic 400 gram

Smaak warns against Smaak Pofmaize Organic 400 grams. The product contains an excessive amount of aflatoxin (fungal substance). Do not eat the product.

See the Taste website

Which product is it?

  • Tastes popcorn 400 grams organic
  • Barcode: 8718546999376
  • Batch: 83A0123
  • Best before date: 04-07-2024

Safety warning on other sites

Below you will find the links to the safety warning about Smaak Pofmais 400 grams on the websites of other retailers. Please note: the warnings on the various websites may differ from each other.

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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