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Research – 5 warning signs of mycotoxin contamination in feed

Posted on November 21, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Farmers Weekly

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Farmers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for signs of contamination in feed after sampling has shown high mycotoxin risk levels.

UK-wide sampling carried out by Alltech has shown that 46% of total mixed rations (TMR) produced in spring-summer have a moderate to high mycotoxin risk.

“The most common types of mycotoxin found were the Type A Trichothecenes and the Penicilliums,” explains Bob Kendal, North England ruminant manager at Alltech.

“Penicilliums are found in silages and are of particular concern for ruminants. The mould starts life white in colour before developing a blue/grey/green colour and, as the name suggests, can have an antibiotic effect on rumen bacteria.

“This manifests itself as acidosis-like symptoms, dung consistency and sudden drops in milk.

“Type A Trichothecenes includes T-2 toxin which can have a serious effect on the gut of the cow and reduce intakes and performance.”

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Research – Climate Change and Food Poisoning

Posted on November 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

The Counter

Fungal toxins known as mycotoxins, including some thought lost to history, are claiming new territory as the Earth warms.

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USA – Pet foods recalled for possible excess Aflatoxin

Posted on November 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AVMA

Pet food maker Sunshine Mills recalled products sold under 17 brand names for potentially harmful amounts of aflatoxin.

The company attributed the danger to mold on a single delivery of corn used in making the foods, mostly dog chow and some cat chow. In announcements Sept. 2 and Oct. 8, Food and Drug Administration officials indicated the company was recalling corn-based pet foods made April 3-5, 2020.

Clinical signs of aflatoxin poisoning include lethargy, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice, and aflatoxin poisoning can result in liver damage and death. The National Institutes of Health also lists aflatoxins among carcinogens in humans, citing links between exposure to the toxins and increased risk of liver cancer.

The recalled products are in 58 lots that had been sold under 17 brand names: Champ, Family Pet, Field Trial, Good Dog, Heartland Farms, Hunter’s Special, Old Glory, Paws Happy Life, Pet Expert, Principle, Retriever, River Bend, Sportsman’s Pride, Sprout, Thrifty, Top Runner, and Whiskers & Tails. The affected products range in size from 4 pounds to 50 pounds, and all have lot codes that include the text 3/April/2020, 4/April/2020, or 5/April/2020.

Additional details are available at the FDA website.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxins – Dried Figs – Groundnuts – Almonds

Posted on November 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

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aflatoxins (B1 = 9.6; Tot. = 10.6 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 23; Tot. = 25 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from the United States in Denmark

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aflatoxins (B1 = 57; Tot. = 62 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistchios – Peanut Butter – Chilli Powder – Dried Figs – Hazelnut Kernels

Posted on November 13, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 18; Tot. = 20 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from Spain in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 5; Tot. = 5.9 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from the United States in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 20.2; Tot. = 21.3 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from the United States in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 12.6 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from India in the UK

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aflatoxins (B1 = 40; Tot. = 42 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 15.1 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 11.7 µg/kg – ppb) in chili powder from Sri Lanka in France

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aflatoxins (B1 = 55.7; Tot. = 61.4 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 17.6 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 8.5; Tot. = 16.2 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 15; Tot. = 15.8 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Bulgaria

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

Posted on November 6, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 15.1 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Spain

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 8.5; Tot. = 29.3 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Denmark

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aflatoxins (B1 = 11; Tot. = 13 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from South Africa in Netherlands

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 50.2 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 20 µg/kg – ppb) in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnut Kernels – Smoked Pistachios

Posted on October 30, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (Tot. = 18.5 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 14.31 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 6.6 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from China in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 32.8 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 50; Tot. = 54 µg/kg – ppb) in smoked pistachios from Jordan in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 11.5; Tot. = 20.5 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Poland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 17; Tot. = 20 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from India in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Shelled Pistachios – Brown Basmati Rice – Dried Figs – Almonds

Posted on October 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 13.3; Tot. = 15.1 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from China in Italy

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 27.5; Tot. = 31.4 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled pistachios from Iran, dispatched from Turkey in Italy

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aflatoxins (B1 = 14.3; Tot. = 15.4 µg/kg – ppb) in brown basmati rice from Pakistan, via the Netherlands in Germany

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 15.87 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 54; Tot. = 60 µg/kg – ppb) in almonds from the United States in the Netherlands

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Belgium – Recall of HOEBREGTS BV – Peanuts for nature birds & Super Mix – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on October 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

In agreement with the AFSCA, HOEBREGTS BV is withdrawing from sale the products “Peanuts for nature birds” and “Super Mix (fatty and energizing mixture for birds of nature)” and recalls them to consumers because of the presence of Aflatoxin B1

HOEBREGTS BV asks its customers not to give these items to animals and to take them back to the point of sale where they were purchased.

Product description

Peanuts for birds plain
– Date of minimum durability (DDM) (“
Best before (or end)”) : 08/18/2021 – Lots: P005989 and BVG385
– Weight: 5kg and 20kg

Super Mix (fatty and energizing mixture for nature birds)
– Date of minimum durability (DDM) (“Best before (or end)”) and lots: 25/08/2021 and 24/09/2021
– Weight: 5kg and 20kg

The products were distributed by

HOEBREGTS BV, Klein-Gelmenstraat 12, 3870 Heers

For any further information, contact:

Nico Hoebregts
011/481888
Nico.hoebregts@skynet.be

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Germany – CF Grell Nachf. Naturkost GmbH & Co. – Basmati Rice – Aflatoxins

Posted on October 20, 2020 by | Leave a comment

LMW

Warning type: Food
Date of first publication: October 19, 2020
Product name:

Basmati rice, real basmati rice, brown

Product pictures:

6/11/2015-12-16 Packshot (002) .JPG

https://www.grell.de

Manufacturer (distributor): CF Grell Nachf. Naturkost GmbH & Co. KG Boschstrasse 3 24568 Kaltenkirchen
Reason for warning:

Exceeding limit values ​​for aflatoxins

Packaging Unit: 500g
Durability: 11/15/2021
Lot identification: 901584, 901665, 901722
Additional Information: further information can be found in the enclosed consumer information.
Homepage of the manufacturer:

https://www.grell.de
Contact to the responsible authorities:

Berlin:

poststelle@senjustva.berlin.de

Brandenburg:

Konsumenterschutz@Msgiv.Brandenburg.de

Bremen:

Schnellwarnung@gesundheit.bremen.de

Hamburg:

poststelle@bgv.hamburg.de

Schleswig-Holstein:

poststelle@jumi.landsh.de

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