Category Archives: Aflatoxin

Belgium – 4-grain pancakes (100g) from the Carrefour BIO brand sold in the GROCERY department

Posted on October 20, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall from Carrefour
Product: 4-grain pancakes (100g) from the Carrefour BIO brand sold in the GROCERY department.
Problem: excessive Mycotoxin content (aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone).

Brussels, 18-10-2022 – Following an inspection and in order to guarantee consumer safety, the company CONTINENTAL BAKERIES HAUST is asking to withdraw from the market the “Galettes 4 cereals” (100 g) of the Carrefour Bio brand sold on the shelves. GROCERY of certain Carrefour stores in Belgium. This product is also being recalled from consumers.

Product Description :

Product: 4-grain pancakes
Brand: Carrefour BIO
EAN code: 3560070443291 Expiry
dates (BDD): 06/04/2023 and 06/03/2023
Batch numbers: H22154J and H22153J

All products have been withdrawn from sale. Some of these products were, however, marketed on the Belgian market before the withdrawal measure. It is therefore recommended that people who hold the product described above do not consume it and destroy it or bring it back to the point of sale where they will be reimbursed.

For any additional information , you can contact the Carrefour Belgium consumer service by dialing the free number 0800.9.10.11, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

CONTINENTAL BAKERIES HAUST apologizes to Carrefour customers for the inconvenience caused.

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Luxembourg – 100% LIMA BRAND RICE CAKES- Aflatoxin

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SAP

Auchan is recalling the following product :

Last name	100% rice cakes
Mark	Lima
Unity	130g
Date of minimum durability (MDD)	02/07/2023
Sale period	from 23/09/2022 to 19/10/2022

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.

Click to access 20221019-affichette-de-rappel-galette-de-riz-lima.pdf

Sale in Luxembourg by: Auchan

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: Auchan recall notification

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Germany – Lima Rice Cakes Thin 130g – Aflatoxin

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LMW

Alert type: Food

Date of first publication: 10/19/2022

Product name:

Lima Rice Cakes Thin 130g

Product images:

Lima Natural Voeding BV, Belgium

Manufacturer (distributor):

Lima Natural Voeding BV, Belgium

Reason for warning:

Elevated levels of aflatoxins

Packaging Unit: 130g

Durability: 02/07/2023

Lot identification: R22182B

Further information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information.

Click to access Aflatoxine+Reiswaffel+-+Ladenaushang.pdf

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France – Brown rice pancakes, 100g, Franprix- Aflatoxin

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
Product brand name Franprix
Model names or references 100g
Identification of products

GTIN Batch Date

3263850575815 H22144J Date of minimum durability 25/05/2023
Packaging Bag
Marketing start/end date From 08/09/2022 to 19/10/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of sale Whole France
DistributorsFRANPRIX and Franprix distribution networks

GTIN	Batch	Date
3263850575815	H22144J	Date of minimum durability 25/05/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Risk of presence of mycotoxins
Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants

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France – 4 grain pancakes – Aflatoxin

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Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
Product brand name Carrefour BIO
Model names or references Organic Carrefour 4-grain pancakes 100 g
Identification of products

GTIN Batch Date

3560070443291 H22154J Date of minimum durability 04/06/2023
Packaging Bag 100g
Marketing start/end date From 07/06/2022 to 20/09/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of saleWhole France
Distributors Crossroads

GTIN	Batch	Date
3560070443291	H22154J	Date of minimum durability 04/06/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Potential presence of mycotoxins
Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

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Research – Straw Can Pose Mycotoxin Risk in Dairy Heifer Diets

Posted on October 9, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Dairy Herd

Straw is a common, high-fiber, low-energy ingredient in U.S. dairy heifer rations. While we normally monitor grain quality to watch for harmful mycotoxins, it turns out straw can carry its own mycotoxin risk, according to a recent feed quality evaluation by Alltech, Inc.

Each year, Alltech conducts comprehensive mycotoxin testing programs in the U.S., Canada, and Europe to assess the mycotoxin risk in newly harvested grain crops. For the first time this year, wheat and barley straw were added to the sampling in Europe.

Danish farmers were worried about the damaging effects of wet weather both pre- and post-harvest. Because excessive moisture delayed straw harvest, the crops lay in the field for extended periods, damaging quality and fueling mold contamination.

A total of 70 straw samples from Denmark were evaluated. Deoxynivalenol (DON) was identified in 84% of samples, and emerging mycotoxins were found in 70% of samples. All told, 95% of samples contained some form of mycotoxin, with 50% containing two or more.

According a bulletin on mycotoxins in forage shared by the University of Wisconsin, DON may be a marker for other mycotoxins in contaminated feeds. When young dairy animals consume mycotoxins, they can be at risk for feed refusals, diarrhea, and immunosuppression. Additionally, mycotoxin-induced outcomes may be vague, and include unthriftiness, rough haircoat, poor body condition, and reproductive problems.

Alltech technical advisor and veterinarian, Dr. Radka Boutova, DVM, suggested adding straw to the list of feedstuffs that are screened for mycotoxins if it is a commonly used ingredient in a young stock ration. This is particularly important if the straw crop was stressed and/or delayed in the field due to unfavorable weather conditions, or for any straw that shows visible signs of mold.