6 May 2024: Prolife Foods Limited is recalling specific batches of its Value Pack Roasted Salted Peanuts (400g), as the product contains levels of aflatoxin above the allowable level. The product was released in error following the recall on 5 April 2024.
5 April 2024: Prolife Foods Limited is recalling specific batches of its Value Pack and Refill Pack products containing peanuts as these products contain levels of aflatoxin above the allowable level.
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By analyzing samples of flour and rice stored in homes in Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of the state of São Paulo (Brazil), researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) found the presence of high levels of fungal toxins (mycotoxins). The study is published in the journal Food Research International.
The six toxins of concern were found in all the food samples analyzed: aflatoxins (AFs), fumonisins (FBs), zearalenone (ZEN), T-2 toxin, deoxynivalenol (DON), and ochratoxin A (OTA). In the case of the mycotoxins FBs, ZEN, and DON, the levels were above the tolerance limit set by the health authorities. This study was the first in Brazil to use biomarkers to characterize the risk associated with mycotoxins in the diet of children and adolescents.
E.F.E.T. and in particular the Regional Directorate of Western Greece, within the framework of the Program “Official Control for the Monitoring of the Levels of Food Additives and Aromatic Substances in various types of Food”, sampled food with the following information: “SULTANINA RAISINS – FARMERS UNION MEDITERRANEAN DELICACIES 200 gr” (Expiry date: 12/2024 and batch number, L 2308″), produced by the company “Panaigialios Union of Cooperatives AES SA”.
The product was examined by the 1st Department of the 1st Chemical Service of Athens of the General Chemistry of the State, AADE and was characterized as abnormal and unsafe because the substance sulphite (as SO 2) which is an allergen is not listed on its packaging , while it will should be highlighted in typeface that clearly distinguishes it from the rest of the list of ingredients .
E.F.E.T. demanded the immediate recall of the entire specific batch of the product in question and the relevant controls are already underway.
Consumers who have purchased the disputed batch of the above product and are allergic to the substance in question are urged not to consume it.
An illustration of the product is shown on the next page of the press release.
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Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Italy
Aflatoxin in Indian rice in Germany and the Netherlands
Detection of aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt in Germany
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Aflatoxins in Turkish dried figs in Germany and the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in Indonesian nutmeg in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in groundnuts from the United States in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in hazelnut meal from Georgia in France
Aflatoxine B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in ground chilies from Germany in Romania
Aflatoxins in pistachios from Turkey and the USA in Spain
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In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn is recalling from consumers the Dried Blackberries ‘AH gedroogde biologische moerbei’ of the Albert Heijn brand with the expiry date 08/25/2024.
The product contains too high aflatoxin content (b1, b2, g1 and g2) and ochratoxin A. There is no immediate danger to health. If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it can be harmful.
Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be exchanged or refunded.
Product Description :
Sold through Albert Heijn stores.
For any further information, please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05
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Exceeding the MRL for aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxins in almond flour from Spain in Poland
Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the USA in the Netherlands
Presence of Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in shelled Pistachios from Türkiye, USA origin in Italy
Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Nicaragua in the Netherlands
Presence of aflatoxins above the established limit in almonds from USA in Spain
Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in mulberries from Turkey in the Netherlands and Belgium
Aflatoxins (B1 = 69,62 µg/kg; Tot. = 78,32 µg/kg) in peanuts from Egypt in Poland
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The EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (Rasf) has issued an alert after detecting its presence. aflatoxin above the permissible level in Almond Coming from the United States. The analysis has been done at border controls.
aflatoxins are Very poisonous mushroom and harmful for human consumption, is associated with chronic exposure to these substances production of cancer cells,
The notification states “Serious” risk When the analyzes conducted exceeded the maximum permitted level of this substance of 10 micrograms/kg – ppb. However, the RASF system does not offer any data related to the region of the country, the brand under which it is marketed or the plantation from which these contaminated almonds come.
In that sense, FACUA-Consumers in Action criticizes that the limited information published by the European Commission creates doubts about all almonds coming from the United States, since it is not the producing company or even the region of the country. Does not give details about. Which has been cultivated.
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in Netherlands
Aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts from China in France in Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, Aspergillus Toxin, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
Brand : PENNY
Name : COCOA POWDER 250g
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 10 April 2024
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