Level of aflatoxins exceeding limits in dried figs from Turkey in France
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin- Dried Figs – Pistachios – Basmati Rice
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Research – The underestimated risk of mycotoxins in dairy cows
It is a myth that rumen microbial activity allows dairy cows to handle mycotoxin toxicity completely. A closer look at rumen degradation capability shows that this is not the case. Therefore, a mitigation strategy should be holistic, practical and beyond binding.
Risk, impact, and diagnostics
A complex and diverse Total Mixed Ration (TMR) poses multiple mycotoxin toxicity challenges. Although rumen microbes can reduce the toxicity of some mycotoxins, not all mycotoxins are equally degraded in the rumen. In high-yielding dairy cows high-starch diets can compromise the detoxification capacity of rumen microbes. For some mycotoxins, such as zearalenone (ZEN), rumen degradation may increase the toxicity. Furthermore, extended periods of exposure to low levels of multiple mycotoxins may lead to chronic toxicity, an increasing issue that is notoriously difficult to diagnose at an early stage.
Mycotoxins can threaten dairy cows’ health, rumen function, feed intake, milk yield, milk quality, lameness, and reproductive abilities. Many “mouldy silage syndrome” cases in the field have shown incidences of increased somatic cell counts, undigested faecal feed particles, laminitis, mastitis and ruminitis cases. Cases of reproductive challenges and vaccination failures have been reported with multiple mycotoxins in TMR.
Read more at the link above
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Germany – Taste of Asia – Basmati Rice 1kg – Aflatoxin B1
Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/15/2022
Product name:
Taste of Asia – Basmati Rice 1kg
Product images:
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Market notice PENNY Markt GmbH
Manufacturer (distributor):
Van Sillevoldt Rijst BV Distribution via branches of PENNY Markt GmbH
Reason for warning:
The article may contain an increased level of aflatoxin B1.
Packaging Unit: 1 kg
Durability: 01/11/2023 – 01/14/2023
Further information:
Reference is made to the attached customer information from the food company.
Click to access 5417_Marktaushang_Taste_of_Asia_-_Basmati_Reis_1kg(17).pdf
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Austria – Alesto Pistachios Roasted, 70g and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted, 70g – Ochratoxin A
AGES informs about a recall of the company Lidl Austria GmbH. The company recalled the products Alesto Pistachios Roasted, 70g and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted, 70g on November 11th, 2022:
© Lidl Austria GmbHrecall reason
Elevated ochratoxin A levels
Marketed by
Lidl Austria GmbH
Manufacturer
Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Expiry Date
03/25/2023
Batch number
30031/220622001, 30030/22062300
The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is currently calling the products “Alesto Pistachios roasted, 70g” with the best before date March 25th, 2023 and lot number 30031/220622001 as well as “Alesto Pistachios roasted & salted, 70g” with the best before date March 23rd, 2023 and lot number 30030 /220623001 public back .
Only the federal states of Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg are affected.
Elevated levels of ochratoxin A were detected in the products. Ochratoxin A is a mold toxin (mycotoxin) that can damage the kidneys if ingested over a long period of time. Customers should therefore pay attention to the recall and not consume the products under any circumstances.
For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected products from sale. The products can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presenting the receipt. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH are not affected by the recall. The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not state that the hazard was caused by Lidl Austria.
If you have any questions, the Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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France – Basmati rice – Aflatoxins
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
- Product brand name Golden Sun
- Model names or references Basmati rice 1kg
- Identification of products
GTIN Date 20073763 Date of minimum durability 11/01/2023 20073763 Date of minimum durability 12/01/2023 20073763 Date of minimum durability 01/13/2023 - Packaging1kg bag
- Marketing start/end date From 22/01/2021 to 04/11/2022
- Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
- Geographic area of sale Some Lidl supermarkets. See attached list.
- Distributors Some Lidl supermarkets. See attached list.
- List of points of salelist_SPM_rice.pdf
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Investigations carried out due to the detection of aflatoxins on certain batches in Europe, led to the withdrawal and recall of this product as a precaution.
- Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts -Basmati Rice – Rice Flour – Dried/Chopped Organic Figs – Peanut Butter
Aflatoxin in Basmati rice from the Netherlands in the UK and Germany
Aflatoxin B1 in rice flour (raw material) from the Netherlands in Germany and France
Aflatoxins in Basmati rice from the Netherlands in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and UK
Excessive aflatoxin content (total aflatoxin) in dried, chopped organic figs from Turkey in Germany
Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in USA peanuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in inshell USA peanuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in Indian Peanut butter in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt in Germany
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Taiwan – Tainted snack foods from Southeast Asia seized at Taiwan border – Aflatoxin B1 – B2
Taipei, Nov. 8 (CNA) A shipment of snack foods including corn puffs and peanut candies from Southeast Asia was recently seized at the border, after being found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogenic contaminant, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.
The cheddar cheese-flavored corn puffs from the Philippines totaling 262.24 kilograms were confiscated after sample testing on Aug. 19 detected 13.2 micrograms (µg) per kilogram of the carcinogen aflatoxins B1 (AFB1) and B2 (AFB2).
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;Germany – Golden Sun basmati rice – Aflatoxin
Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/09/2022
Product name:
Golden Sun basmati rice, 1kg best before date: 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, 18.01.2023 – 20.01.2023 Golden Sun long grain top quality rice in a cooking bag, 1kg best before date: 10.05.2023 – 12.05.2023, 17.05.2023 – 21.05.2023, 20.05.2020 .2023, 05/26/2023, 06/07/2023, 06/08/2023
Product images:
customer information
Manufacturer (distributor):
Manufacturer: Van Sillevoldt Rijst BV Distribution nationwide by Lidl
Reason for warning:
Increased aflatoxin levels were detected in the products.
Packaging Unit: 1 kg
Durability:
07.01.2023, 08.01.2023,18.01.2023 – 20.01.2023 or 10.05.2023 – 12.05.2023, 17.05.2023 – 21.05.2023, 25.05.2023, 26.05.2023, 07.05.2023, 2020.06.06.07
Further information:
Reference is made to the attached customer information from the food company.
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France – Long rice Basmati 1kg Franprix – Aflatoxins
Identification information of the recalled product
- Product category Feed
- Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
- Product brand name Franprix
- Model names or references1kg
- Identification of products
GTIN Lot Date 3263850564413 11/01/2023 Date of minimum durability 11/01/2023 - Marketing start/end date From 22/01/2021 to 04/11/2022
- Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
- Geographic area of saleWhole France
- Distributors FRANPRIX and Franprix distribution networks
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Presence of aflatoxins at a level above the authorized limit.
- Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxines
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Dried Figs – Hazelnut Paste – Dried Figs Garland
Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in Argentine groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Italy
High content of aflatoxins B1 in dried figs from Turkey in Italy
Aflatoxins in hazelnut paste from Turkey in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in the Netherlands
AFLATOXINS IN DRIED FIGS-GARLAND FROM TURKEY in Bulgaria, Germany and Slovakia
Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany
Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany
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