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Germany – Ground almonds ORGANIC – Aflatoxin

Posted on August 13, 2021 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/12/2021
Product name:

Ground almonds ORGANIC

Product pictures:

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Recall Horst Bode Naturkost GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Bode Naturkost GmbH Havighorster Weg 6 21031 Hamburg

Reason for warning:

Aflatoxins

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability: 05/14/2022
Lot identification: BN43290.0
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saarland:poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Recall Bode Naturkost GmbH
Recall organic almonds according to, BN43290.pdf

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Brown Rice – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Pistachios – Organic Almonds

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

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Aflatoxin in Nicaraguan groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States in Germany

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Aflatoxins in Organic Egyptian peanuts for Further Processing in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in ground organic almonds from Spain in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, Spain and Sweden

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Aflatoxin in Pakistan Brown Rice in the Netherlands

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Germany – Organic almond heather Biscuit – Aflatoxin

Posted on August 12, 2021 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: 08/11/2021
Product name:

Organic almond heather

Product pictures:

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GEPA The Fair Trade Company

Manufacturer (distributor):

GEPA The Fair Trade Company GEPA-Weg 1 42327 Wuppertal

Reason for warning:

increased levels of aflatoxins in the almonds used

Durability: 02.03.2022
Lot identification: L1092
Additional Information:

More details can be found in the enclosed consumer information. 

Contact to the responsible authorities:

Baden-Württemberg:poststelle@mlr.bwl.de

Bavaria:poststelle@lgl.bayern.de
Berlin:poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de
Brandenburg:Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de
Bremen:Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de
Hamburg:poststelle@justiz.hamburg.de
Hesse:Schnellwarnung@rpda.hessen.de
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:poststelle@lm.mv-regierung.de
Lower Saxony:poststelle@ml.niedersachsen.de
North Rhine-Westphalia:poststelle@mulnv.nrw.de
Rhineland-Palatinate:Poststelle.Referat22@lua.rlp.de
Saarland:poststelle-luv@lav.saarland.de
Saxony:poststelle@sms.sachsen.de
Schleswig-Holstein:poststelle@jumi.landsh.de
Thuringia:LM-Ueberendung@tlv.thueringen.de
Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Press release from GEPA The Fair Trade Company, GEPA-Weg 1, 42327 Wuppertal
Press release_GEPA.pdf

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France – BASMATI RICE 1KG SACHET – Ochratoxin A

Posted on August 9, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name GRAIN COUNTER
  • Names of models or references BASMATI RICE 1KG SACHET
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3564700024164 All lots Date of minimum durability 11/26/2022
    3564700024164 All lots Date of minimum durability 11/21/2022
  • Packaging BAG 1KG
  • Start date / End of marketing From 26/11/2020 to 06/08/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Only products with code (addon) 06 following the bar code and bearing the minimum durability dates indicated are affected by the recall.
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumerOther chemical contaminants
  • Additional description of the riskMycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.
  • Consumer behaviorStop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
  • Contact number0800 865 286
  • Compensation modalitiesRepayment
  • End date of the recall procedureWednesday 6 October 2021

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France – LONG BLANCHED BASMATI RICE 5X90G – 450G – Ochratoxin A

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Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name GRAIN COUNTER
  • Names of models or references LONG BLANCHED BASMATI RICE 5X90G – 450G
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3564700579886 All lots Date of minimum durability 11/26/2022
  • Packaging450G BOX (5 90G COOKING BAGS)
  • Start date / End of marketing From 12/17/2020 to 08/06/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants
  • Additional description of the risk Mycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
  • Contact number0800 865 286
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Wednesday 6 October 2021

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Almonds – Nut Mix

Posted on August 6, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxinas- almendras EE.UU/ Aflatoxins- almonds-USA in Spain

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Aflatoxins in Egyptian peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in nut mix from Lebanon in Finland

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USA- Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Products Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

Posted on July 30, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement.

Products affected by this announcement:

Product Name Size Lot Codes UPC Code
TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE		 3.5 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021		 073657 008736
TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE		 30 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021		 073657 008750
EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER
PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS
DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN
RICE RECIPE		 15 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021		 073657 380320
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021
WILD HARVEST® PREMIUM DOG
FOOD CHICKEN & BROWN RICE
RECIPE		 14 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021		 711535 509523
NURTURE FARMS® NATURAL
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE		 15 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021		 070155 113597
EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER
PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS
DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN
RICE RECIPE		 30 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021		 073657 380313
HEART TO TAIL PURE BEING®
NATURAL DOG FOOD DEBONED
CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE		 5 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021		 4099100129441
ELM PET FOODS NATURALS
CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE DOG
FOOD		 40 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021		 070155 225221

The affected products were distributed in retail stores nationally. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves. There are no other Triumph®, Evolve®, Wild Harvest®, Nurture Farms®, Pure Being®, or Elm products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of the above-referenced products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products. Pets that have consumed any of the above recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at (800) 705-2111 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com for additional information.

This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service
 (800) 705-2111
 customer.service@sunshinemills.com

Product Photos

  • Front Image – Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 3.5 lbs.
  • Back Image – Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food - Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image - Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 30 lbs.
  • Back Image – Triumph Wild Spirit Craft Dog Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image - Evolve Classic Super Premium Food For Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 15 lbs.
  • Back Image – Evolve Classic Super Premium Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Wild Harvest Premium Dog Food Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 14 lbs.
  • Back Image – Wild Harvest Premium Dog Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Nature Farms Natural Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 15 lbs.
  • Back Image – Nature Farms Natural Dog Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Evolve Classic Super Premium Food for Dogs Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 30 lbs.
  • Back Image – Evolve Classic Super Premium Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Heart to Tail Pure Being Natural Dog Food Deboned Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe 5 lbs.
  • Back Image – Heart to Tail Pure Being Natural Dog Food – Ingredient Statement
  • Front Image – Elm Pet Foods Chicken & Rice Recipe Dog Food 40 lbs.
  • Back Image – Elm Pet Foods – Ingredient Statement

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Pistachios – Broken Nutmeg – Blanched Groundnut Kernels – Curcumawurzel Gemahlen Keimreduzie

Posted on July 30, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from Iran in Italy

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Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.4; Tot. = 14.2 µg/kg – ppb) in broken nutmeg from Indonesia in Italy

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Aflatoxins in Argentine peanuts // aflatoxins (B1 = 9.9; Tot. = 12 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnut kernels from Nicaragua in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Iran in Germany

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Aflatoxin in Curcumawurzel Gemahlen Keimreduziert from Indonesia in Germany and the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in inshell pistachios from Iran in Greece

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Ireland – Recall of Batches of True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder due to Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

Posted on July 28, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FSAI

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.55
Product: True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder; pack size: 250g and 500g
Batch Code: All batch codes with best before dates after 05/07/2023
Country Of Origin: India

Message:

True Natural Goodness is recalling the above batches of its Organic Turmeric Powder due to elevated levels of Aflatoxin.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed 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 to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder

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