Category Archives: Aflatoxin

Luxembourg – MATCH BRAND POPCORN – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 17, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Match is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Nom	Maïs Popcorn
Marque	Match
Unit	250 g
Code barre	5410781251068
DDM	23/12/2023
Sale period	from 03/01/2023 to 03/16/2023

Danger : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level 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 confirmed in Luxembourg by: Match/Smatch

Information Source: Match Recall Notification

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts –

Posted on March 17, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

High content of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from Iran in Italy and Turkey

Aflatoxin B1 in Sesame seed unshelled from Pakistan in Belgium, Germany, Italy and Netherlands

Aflatoxins B1 and Totals above the limits in shelled peanuts from Egypt in Italy

Aflatoxin in Pakistan Rice in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands and Italy

Aflatoxin in Indian Groundnuts in the Netherlands and Switzerland

Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkey in Germany and the Netherlands

Aflatoxin in Indonesian Nutmeg in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from China in France

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Almonds – Peanut Butter

Posted on March 10, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxins above MRL in almonds from USA in Spain

Aflatoxin in Indian Peanut Butter in Germany and the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Rice – Pistachios – Halva – Almonds

Posted on March 3, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Portugal

Aflatoxin in pistachios from Afghanistan in Belgium and Lithuania

Aflatoxin B1 in Halva from Türkiye in Finland

Aflatoxin in Pakistan Rice in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins above limit in almonds from Australia in the Netherlands and Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts- Groundnuts

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

Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin B1 (sample A: 3,56 ± 0,53 µg/kg, sample B: 3,18 ± 0,48 µg/kg) in peanuts blanched halves from Argentina in Poland

Aflatoxins in peanuts from Paraguay in Poland

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USA – Tampico Spice Company Cayenne Pepper Recalled For Aflatoxin

Posted on February 22, 2023 by KSW | 1 comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Tampico Spice Company Cayenne Pepper is being recalled because it contains elevated levels of aflatoxin, a toxin that can be carcinogenic. This recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement page, so there is no mention of any adverse events having been reported. The recalling firm is Tampico Spice Company Inc. of Los Angeles, California.

This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm. The cayenne pepper and seasoning mixes were sold at the retail level in these states: California, Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, Texas, Nevada, and New Jersey. About 5553 pounds of these products are included in this recall.

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Italy – Natural sweet almonds 36/38 -Aflatoxins

Posted on February 22, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Brand : Ambrosio

Name : Natural sweet almonds 36/38

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 20 February 2023

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Italy – Natural sweet almonds 36/38 – Aflatoxins

Posted on February 22, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Brand : ALMENDRAS lopez

Name : Natural sweet almonds 36/38

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : February 20, 2023

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India – Aflatoxin, which causes cancer and other deadly diseases, detected in milk samples in Kerala

Posted on February 17, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

The toxic substance was present in ten percent of the samples from different districts.

The Department of Food Safety assesses that this toxin in milk is due to feeding of spoiled fodder, and lack of widespread awareness about improving the quality of milk

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Rice – Hazelnut Kernels – Peanut Butter

Posted on February 17, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands and Switzerland

Aflatoxin in Indian Rice in the Netherlands and UK

Aflatoxin in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan in Germany and Italy

Exceedance of maximum limits of aflatoxin in peanut butter from the USA in France

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