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Switzerland -Public warning: Aflatoxins in Alnatura pumpkin and carrot risotto flavoured jars

Posted on July 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Bern, 03.07.2024 – Alnatura has informed the enforcement authorities of the canton of Zurich and the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) that a high aflatoxin content has been detected in pumpkin and carrot risotto-flavored small pots (Kürbis-Risotto mit Karotten). Since a health risk cannot be ruled out, the FSVO recommends not consuming the affected product. Alnatura has immediately withdrawn the affected product from sale and ordered a recall.

How can this product be dangerous?

A high content of aflatoxins was measured in the product. Aflatoxins are metabolites produced by certain species of moulds. Their absorption via food should be limited as much as possible, as they may have a carcinogenic and mutagenic effect.

Which product is affected?

Product: Alnatura small pot with pumpkin and carrot risotto flavour, 220 g
Best before date: 20.12.2025
Points of sale: Alnatura organic supermarkets

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume the product concerned.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Almonds – Hazelnuts – White Maize Flour – Pistachios – Pearl Millet Flour

Posted on June 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in shelled almonds in the Netherlands

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

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Aflatoxins and fumonisins in white maize flour from Serbia in Switzerland

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Aflatoxin in Pistachios from Turkey origin Iran in Italy and Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Too high content of aflatoxins in pearl millet flour from India via Italy in Spain and Switzerland

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Aflatoxins in almond kernels from the United States in the Netherlands and Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Almond Kernels – Pistachios – Peanuts – Groundnut Kernels – Durum Wheat

Posted on June 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxins in almond kernels from the United States In Germany and the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Türkiye in Germany

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in Switzerland and the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in Groundnut Kernels from the USA in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the USA in Sweden

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Aflatoxins above permitted limits in shelled pistachios of US origin via Türkiye in Italy and Greece

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Aflatoxin B1 in durum wheat form Italy in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

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RASFF Alert- Ochratoxin A – Aflatoxin- Rice

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Almonds – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Dried Figs

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

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Aflatoxins in almonds from the United States. in Spain and Germany

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Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.2 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

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Aflatoxine B1 Groundnut from United States in Switzerland and the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in raw groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Germany

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkey and Germany

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Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Germany

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Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Germany and Bulgaria

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RASFF Alert- Animal Feed – Alfatoxin – Chestnut Flour

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin B1 in chestnut flour from Italy in Germany

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Research – The Hidden Risks of Rice and Flour: Brazilian Study Uncovers Alarming Mycotoxin Levels in Everyday Foods

Posted on June 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Scitech Daily

The foods, found in the homes of Brazilian families participating in the research, were stored for future consumption. The study is the first in Brazil to use biomarkers to characterize the risk associated with mycotoxins in the diet.

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) analyzed samples of flour and rice stored in homes in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, and discovered high levels of fungal toxins (mycotoxins). The study, supported by FAPESP, was published in the journal Food Research International.

As the authors point out, dietary exposure to mycotoxins can trigger a range of health problems, especially in children and adolescents. The data therefore reinforce the importance of storing foods such as grains and flour in dry places and protecting them from insects to avoid the risk of contamination.

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RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnuts – Satay Peanut Sauce – Peanuts – Almonds

Posted on June 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Groundnuts USA aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 in Satay Peanut Sauce from Thailand in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden.

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Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from United States in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels, from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in shelled groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxins in almonds from United States in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Seasoning Mix -Pistachios – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Almonds – Buckwheat

Posted on May 31, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Elevated aflatoxin B1 in Seasoning Mix from Pakistan in Uk and Ireland

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Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

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aflatoxins in peanuts from India in Italy

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Aflatoxin B1 in buckwheat from China in  Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden.

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Aflatoxins beyond permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye of Iranian origin in Italy

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Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in peanuts from EEUU from USA in Spain

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Aflatoxins in almonds from United States in Spain

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in almonds from USA in Spain

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Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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

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Research – Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxins

Posted on May 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ACSA

The individual consumer generally cannot control the presence of mycotoxins in the food he or she purchases, except to observe whether mold is present. Mycotoxin-producing fungi generally grow during the production and storage of plant products. The most common mycotoxins that can be present in foods are: aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, fumonisins, patulin and ochratoxin A.

The four main aflatoxins are AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2. These toxins are produced primarily by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus . Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is produced by mammals after consumption of feed (or food) contaminated by AFB1. Aflatoxins are tasteless, colorless, and odorless, fluoresce under ultraviolet light, and can withstand high temperatures.

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