Category Archives: Aflatoxin

Belgium – Dried Millet – from the Golden Lion brand – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

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Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the FASFC withdraws from sale the product “Dried Millet” of the Golden Lion brand and recalls it from consumers due to a content too high in aflatoxins.

The FASFC asks not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.

Product Description :

Product name: Dried Millet
Brand: Golden Lion
Minimum durability date (MBD): 12/31/2026
Lot: 231001
Weight: 454g

The product was sold through different outlets.

For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Rice Flour -Spicy Nuts – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Mixed Spices – Dried Millet – Pistachios – Dried Figs – Basmati Rice –

Posted on March 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxin in rice flour from Cambodia in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in spicy nuts in  Curaçao, Germany, Netherlands, Romania, Saint Martin, Spain, Suriname

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands and Switzerland

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in mix spices (paya masala) from Pakistan in Greece

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 (10 ppb) in Dried Millet from China via the Netherlands in Austria, Belgium, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Romania.

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in roasted pistachio from Türkiye in the Netherlands and Bulgaria

RASFF

Total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin sum in pistachios from the USA in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Poland.

RASFF

High content of aflatoxins in inshell peanuts from Egypt in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins beyond limits in in-shell pistachios originating from Iran, shipping country Turkey in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in basmati rice from Pakistan in Sweden

RASFF

Aflatoxins in figs from Türkiye in  Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia.

RASFF

Presence of Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in in-shell pistachios from Iran in Italy

RASFF

Organic roasted pistachio nuts with aflatoxin from Italy in France

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France – SUGAR POPCORN – Aflatoxins

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name
KREEK’S
Model names or references
POPCORN SUGAR 100 G KREEK’S POPCORN SUGAR 25 G KREEK’S POPCORN SALE 50 G KREEK’S POPCORN NATURE 50 G KREEK’S
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3143119015873 24065086 Minimum durability date 09/05/2024
3143119015859 24059068 Minimum durability date 08/28/2024
3143119000824 24053063 Minimum durability date 08/22/2024
3143119000824 24057049 Minimum durability date 08/26/2024
3143119001746 24058054 Minimum durability date 08/27/2024
3143119015866 24052065 Minimum durability date 06/21/2024
3143119015859 24052067 Minimum durability date 08/21/2024
3143119010328 24051044 Minimum durability date 08/20/2024
3143119010328 24052071 Minimum durability date 08/21/2024
3143119001647 24057040 Minimum durability date 08/26/2024
Packaging
Bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 02/23/2024 to 03/18/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Regions: Pays-de-la-Loire
Distributors
Orchards of Vendée Gamm Vert Leclerc Système U
List of points of sale
List_of_points_of_sale.pdf

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Luxembourg – Delhaize brand pistachios – Aflatoxins

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Name Pistachios
Brand Delhaize
Unit 200g
Barcode 5400113728740
Minimum Durability Date (MBD) 10/31/2024
Batch 672816
Sales period  02/07/2024 – 03/15/2024

Danger  : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of  Aspergillus molds  that grow when the temperature and humidity of the food are high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous at high and repeated consumption. 

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Delhaize.

Information Source: Recall Notification

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Belgium – Roasted unsalted pistachios – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Delhaize Pistachios

Delhaize asks its customers not to consume and to return the product below to the store.

In collaboration with the AFSCA, Delhaize has decided to recall this product from consumers due to excessive aflatoxin content.

Product info:

PRODUCT: Unsalted roasted PISTACHIOS (200 g)
BRAND: Delhaize
EAN code: 5400113728740
Expiry date (BAD): 10/31/2024
Batch number: 672816
Sales period: from 02/07/2024 to 03/15/ 2024

Every day, Delhaize carries out hundreds of internal quality checks to guarantee the quality and food safety of its products at all times.

In the meantime, Delhaize has already removed all affected products from the shelves and strengthened controls on the product and the supplier. Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it. Customers have the option of returning the product in question to the point of sale where they purchased it. Reimbursement for each affected item is guaranteed.

Other products in the same assortment are not affected and can therefore be consumed safely. Delhaize would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Consumer Advice and Information:

What to do if you have already purchased the product?
Do not consume the product and return it to your Delhaize store. The product will be refunded to you.

For further information , customers can contact our customer service on the free number 0800/95 713

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Belgium – Albert Heijn brand unsalted pistachios -Aflatoxin

Posted on March 20, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

AH-Pistachenoten

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn is recalling from consumers the ‘AH ongezouten pistachios’ of the Albert Heijn brand with the expiry date 07/2024.

The product contains too high aflatoxin content (b2, g1 to g2). There is no immediate health hazard. 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 replaced or refunded.

Product Description

• Product category: nuts
• Product name: “AH ongezouten pistachios”
• Brand: Albert Heijn
• Best before date (BBD): 07/2024
• Sales period: 02/02/2024 until 03/15/2024 included
• Type of packaging: plastic tray  
For any further information , please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05

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RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Dried Figs – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Maize Flour –

Posted on March 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxin in pistachios from Türkiye in Bulgaria and Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in Finland

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts inshell from Egypt in Greece

RASFF

Afatoxin in Paraquayan groundnut kernels in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnutkernels from Paraquay in the Netherlands and Switzerland

RASFF

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in shelled pistachios originating from Iran in transfer from Kipi Kipi in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins and fumonisines in maize flour from Togo in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 (2,2 ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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Research – Why You Should Avoid Eating Unprocessed Peanut Butter At All Costs – Salmonella – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Health Digest

Buying peanut butter from a major manufacturer or U.S. retailer means the product and the manufacturer must adhere to strict food safety regulations. Developing countries and unregulated markets have issues with food safety, particularly with Salmonella and aflatoxins. That’s why you’ll want to avoid peanut butter made in developing countries or farms that aren’t subjected to safety testing.

Read More: https://www.healthdigest.com/1533331/avoid-eating-unprocessed-peanut-butter-health-risk-aflatoxin/

 

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Luxembourg – Small Quinoa Nut salad from the Delhaize brand – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 11, 2024 by | Leave a comment

SAP

The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name small Quinoa Nut salad
Brand Delhaize
Unit 205g
Barcode 5400119594998
DLC from 02/29/2024 until 03/09/2024
Sales period 02/23/2024 until 03/06/2024

Danger  : High content of Aflatoxins

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of  Aspergillus molds  that grow when the temperature and humidity of the food are high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous at high and repeated consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Delhaize.

Information Source: Recall Notification

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Research – Chapter 12 – Mycotoxins in cereals

Posted on March 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Science Direct

Abstract

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites of filamentous food-borne fungi that grow worldwide on a variety of cereals and other agricultural produce. Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, trichothecenes, and zearalenone occur on cereals and lead to mycotoxicoses among humans, animals, and poultry. Some mycotoxins are carcinogenic, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, dermatoxic, genotoxic, teratogenic, immunotoxic, or estrogenic. Good agricultural practice involving sound preharvest practices such as optimum tillage, crop rotation, planting date, avoidance of drought stress, and optimal fertilization contributes to the production of healthy crops. Biocontrol agents, such as Aflasafe, and genetically modified insect-resistant maize, such as Bt maize, reduce mycotoxin formation in maize. Hygienic storage conditions contribute to the prevention of mycotoxin formation. Reliable analytical results are necessary for compliance with mycotoxin regulations and control procedures to facilitate the international trade of cereals. Compliance with regulations of international food safety authorities as well as public awareness of mycotoxins should enhance the protection of populations from the adverse health effects of mycotoxins.

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