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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachio Kernels – Pistachios – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Dried Melon Seeds

Posted on April 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 36.2; Tot. = 42 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran in Poland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 40.0; Tot. = 43.4 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 22 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from India in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1; Tot. = 8.1 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 37; Tot. = 45 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 30.8; Tot. = 35.5 µg/kg – ppb) in dried melon seeds from Iran in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Curry Powder – Shrivelled Hazlenut Kernels – Pistachios – Watermelon Seeds – Hazlenuts – Peanuts – Shelled Almonds

Posted on April 9, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 20; Tot. = 21 µg/kg – ppb) in curry powder from India in Switzerland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 21.4; Tot. = 118 µg/kg – ppb) in shrivelled hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Germany

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 103 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States, dispatched from Turkey in Spain

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aflatoxins (B1 = 7.87; Tot. = 8.41 µg/kg – ppb) in watermelon seeds from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 13.2; Tot. = 14.6 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 12.9; Tot. = 15.6 µg/kg – ppb) in inshell peanuts from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 68.1 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Iran in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 14.8; Tot. = 16.7 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled almonds from Australia in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnuts- Coated Ravioli and BBQ Flavoured Peanuts – Peanut and Caramel Ice Cream Paste

Posted on April 2, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 8; Tot. = 9.7 µg/kg – ppb) in coated ravioli and barbeque flavoured peanuts from China in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 37.6; Tot. = 45.9 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt in Italy

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aflatoxins (B1 = 31; Tot. = 34 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

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aflatoxins (B1 = 68; Tot. = 152 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

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aflatoxins (B1 = 13.84; Tot. = 15.77 µg/kg – ppb) in organic dried chopped figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 15.7; Tot. = 28.0 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

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aflatoxins (B1 = 3.6; Tot. = 4.3 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut and caramel ice cream paste from Bosnia and Herzegovina in Croatia

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aflatoxins (B1 = 31; Tot. = 76 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

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aflatoxins (B1 = 41; Tot. = 140 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin –

Posted on April 2, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 0.025 mg/kg – ppm) in gluten corn from France, via the Netherlands in the Netherlands

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Sri Lanka – Company importing unrefined coconut oil fails second Aflatoxin test

Posted on March 29, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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A company that imported unrefined coconut oil containing the carcinogen Aflatoxin has failed its second quality test as well, the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) stated.

The company in question has failed due to its test reports indicating an overdose of Aflatoxin in the imported oil.

Accordingly, the company will have to re-export the relevant oil stocks.

Meanwhile, 03 more companies have appealed for a second test of their samples and their reports are due tomorrow (29).

Several companies are currently re-testing samples of imported unrefined coconut oil containing the potent carcinogen Aflatoxin.

These tests are carried out by the SLSI, the Food Safety Unit of the Ministry of Health, and the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI).

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Shelled Pistachios – Sesame Seeds – Black Pepper – Nutmeg

Posted on March 26, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 21; Tot. = 33 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Spain in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 69; Tot. = 70 mg/kg – ppm) in shelled pistachios from Iran, via Hong Kong in Italy

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aflatoxins (B1 = 32.6; Tot. = 36.0 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran, dispatched from Hong Kong in Italy

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aflatoxins (B1 = 38.0; Tot. = 40.0 µg/kg – ppb), Salmonella enterica ser. Chester (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. London (presence /25g) in sesame seeds from Iran in Finland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 9.5 µg/kg – ppb) in black pepper from Indonesia, via France in Switzerland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 43.4; Tot. = 48.8 µg/kg – ppb) in nutmeg from Indonesia in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 25; Tot. = 30 / B1 = 40; Tot. = 50 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands

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Salmonella enterica ser. Ealing (presence /25g), Salmonella enterica ser. Kiambu (presence /25g) and Salmonella enterica ser. Newport (presence /25g) in black pepper from Brazil in Germany

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Singapore – Update on investigations on peanut products manufactured by Li Kwong Agencies Co. –Recall of “Sunflower Brand” Peanut Powder due to high levels of aflatoxins exceeding permitted levels

Posted on March 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed Yiak Say Hang Food Industries Pte Ltd, a manufacturer, to recall all batches of its “Sunflower Brand” Peanut Powder.
The product was made from a batch of peanut powder sourced from Li Kwong Agencies Co., which was found to contain aflatoxins exceeding the maximum standards stated in the Singapore Food Regulations.
This detection is a result of SFA’s further investigations into peanut products manufactured by Li Kwong Agencies Co., following a recall on of its “Instant Satay Spices”on 15 March 2021.
Investigations are ongoing for other peanut products manufactured by Li Kwong Agencies Co. 4Aflatoxins are known to be genotoxic and carcinogenic, and exposure through food should be kept as low as possible.
Aflatoxins can occur in foods such as groundnuts, as a result of fungal contamination before and after harvest.
Consumers who have purchased the implicated product are advised not to consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Chilli Flakes – Groundnuts – Organic Pitted Dates – Pistchios – Raw Peanuts – Hazlenuts Halves – Dried Figs

Posted on March 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 20.6; Tot. = 22.3 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli flakes from Sri Lanka in Italy

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aflatoxins (B1 = 8.6; Tot. = 10 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 4.1 µg/kg – ppb) in organic pitted dates from Pakistan in Finland

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aflatoxins (B1 = >24 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Iran in Spain

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aflatoxins (B1 = 204 mg/kg – ppm) in pistachio kernels from Iran, dispatched from Turkey in Italy

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aflatoxins (B1 = 24; Tot. = 29 µg/kg – ppb) in raw peanuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 11.2; Tot. = 48.4 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnuts halves from Georgia in Bulgaria

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aflatoxins (B1 = 14.7; Tot. = 15.8 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

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RASFF Alert- Animal Feed – Aflatoxin – Sunflower Seeds

Posted on March 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 122.42 µg/kg – ppb) in sunflower seeds from Egypt in Spain

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Singapore- Recall ofInstant Satay Spices due to high levels of aflatoxins exceeding permitted levels

Posted on March 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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