Category Archives: Aspergillus Toxin

Singapore – Recall of Eu Yan Sang’s Brown Rice Si Shen powder due to aflatoxin and arsenic exceeding permissible levels

Posted on March 30, 2023 | Leave a comment

SFA

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected aflatoxin B1 and arsenic in samples of Eu Yan Sang’s Brown Rice Si Shen powder at levels exceeding the maximum limit stated in the Singapore Food Regulations.2 SFA has directed the manufacturer, Eu Yan Sang (Singapore) Pte Ltd, to recall two affected batches of the product.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected aflatoxin B1 and arsenic in samples of Eu Yan Sang’s Brown Rice Si Shen powder at levels exceeding the maximum limit stated in the Singapore Food Regulations.

2 SFA has directed the manufacturer, Eu Yan Sang (Singapore) Pte Ltd, to recall two affected batches of the product.

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France – BUT POPCORN – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 29, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name NATURALINE
  • Model names or references CORN POPCORN 500G Nat AB
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3347432001555 06723 Date of minimum durability 08/03/2026
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/03/2023 to 23/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché, Super U, Hyper U, Leclerc, Cora, Match supermarkets, Auchan

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Aflatoxin detection
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins

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Denmark – Aflatoxin in popcorn corn

Posted on March 29, 2023 | Leave a comment

DVFA

Biogan A/S is recalling organic popcorn corn, as an excessively high content of the fungal toxin aflatoxin has been found in the product. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased or discarded.

Recalled foods , Published: March 28, 2023

​​Which food:

Biogan organic popcorn corn ( See picture of the product here )
Net content : 500g
Best before date: 01.10.2024

Sold in: Grocery and health food stores throughout the country and on webshops.
Why:
An excessively high content of the fungal poison aflatoxin was found in the product. A health risk cannot therefore be ruled out if you eat the product. It is important not to have too high aflatoxin content over a long period of time. So it is not the individual meal that is decisive, but rather intake over a longer period of time. Therefore, you will not experience acute symptoms if you have eaten the product.

Read more about aflatoxin here

What should you do as a consumer:
​​ The Danish Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

Who is recalling the product:
Biogan A/S
Møgelbakken 3-5
8520 Lystrup

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Ireland – Recall of batches of popcorn kernels due to elevated levels of Aflatoxin

Posted on March 28, 2023 | Leave a comment

FSAI

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.06
Product: Please see table below.
Batch Code: Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Turkey

Message:

The below batches of various brands of popcorn kernels are being recalled due to elevated levels of aflatoxin. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale 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 display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

Table Popcorn
Popcorn 1
Popcorn 2

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Belgium – Pit & Pit Brand Corn Popcorn – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 27, 2023 | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Pit & Pit Recall
Product: Pit & Pit Brand Corn Popcorn.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the Pit & Pit brand’s “Popcorn Maize” product from sale and recalling it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin content.

Pit & Pit asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it. A free return label can be requested by sending an email with the photo of the label to help@pit-pit.com. Upon receipt of the return, the product will be refunded.

Product description:

– Product name: Corn Popcorn
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent jar with black lid
– Expiry date (BDD): 30/09/2024
– Weight and batch numbers:

o 450g – Batches:
ULTGVTF8, UNF1S4HT & UOHCD33J 		 o 1.3kg – Batches:
ULTGVTF9, UNF1S4HU & UOHCD33K

The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com .

For any additional information , please contact: help@pit-pit.com .

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Netherlands – Safety warning EKOPLAZA popcorn 500 grams – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 24, 2023 | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning EKOPLAZA popcorn 500 grams

EKOPLAZA warns about EKOPLAZA popcorn 500 grams. The product contains an excessive amount of aflatoxin (fungal substance). Do not eat the product.

See the website of EKOPLAZA

Which product is it?

  • EKOPLAZA popcorn 500 grams
  • Best before 29-12-2024

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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The Netherlands – Safety warning Smaak Pofmaize Organic 400 gram – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 24, 2023 | Leave a comment

NVWA

Safety warning Smaak Pofmaize Organic 400 gram

Smaak warns against Smaak Pofmaize Organic 400 grams. The product contains an excessive amount of aflatoxin (fungal substance). Do not eat the product.

See the Taste website

Which product is it?

  • Tastes popcorn 400 grams organic
  • Barcode: 8718546999376
  • Batch: 83A0123
  • Best before date: 04-07-2024

Safety warning on other sites

Below you will find the links to the safety warning about Smaak Pofmais 400 grams on the websites of other retailers. Please note: the warnings on the various websites may differ from each other.

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Belgium – Recall from Kim’s Chocolates – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 24, 2023 | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall from Kim’s Chocolates
Products: – 72% organic dark chocolate bar with almonds from the Cachet brand
                  – 57% organic dark chocolate bar with almonds and cherries from the Cachet brand
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Kim’s Chocolates is withdrawing the “72% organic with almonds” and “57% organic with almonds and cherries” dark chocolate bars from sale and recalling them from consumers because of an excessively high content of aflatoxins.

Kim’s Chocolates asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale in which they were purchased.

Product description:

– Product name: 72% organic dark chocolate bar with almonds
– Brand: Cachet
– Expiry date (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 09/03/2024
– Number lot: 22343
– Sale period: from 14/12/2022
– Nature of packaging: aluminum foil and cardboard packaging
– Weight: 100g

Product description:

– Product name: 57% organic dark chocolate bar with almonds and cherries
– Brand: Cachet
– Expiration dates (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 29/1/2024 & 8/6 /2024
– Batch numbers: 22302 & 23067
– Sale period: from 10/11/2022
– Nature of packaging: aluminum foil and cardboard packaging
– Weight: 100g

The products have been distributed by different points sales in Belgium.

For further information , contact:
Ms. Leen Michiels or Mr. Marc Quirijnen
Email address: Leen.michiels@kimchoc.be or Marc.Quirijnen@kimchoc.be

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RASFF Alerts – Mycotoxin – Aflatoxin – Almonds- Indian Groundnuts – Bio Corn Grains – Groundnuts – Organic Dried Figs – Hazelnut Meal – Organic Popcorn – Ground Nutmeg – Shelled Pistachios

Posted on March 24, 2023 | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxin in almond from United States in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in Switzerland and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in bio corn grains for making of popcorn from Turkey in the Czech Republic, Netherlands and Slovakia

RASFF

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in Switzerland and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in organic dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 above MRL in almonds from Australia in the Netherlands and Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in Switzerland and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in hazelnut meal from Georgia in France

RASFF

Aflatoxins in organic popcorn from Türkiye in Denmark and Poland

RASFF

Aflatoxins in popcorn corn from Turkey, via the Netherlands in  Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom.

RASFF

Aflatoxins (B1 = 8.5 µg/kg – ppb) in ground nutmeg from Türkiye in Switzerland

RASFF

High content of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from Iran

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Belgium – “Organic Pofmaïs” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 23, 2023 | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by Varesa
Product: “Organic Pofmaïs” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Varesa is withdrawing the product “Pofmaïs bio” (corn kernels for popcorn – 400g) from the Smaakt brand from sale and recalling it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin content.

Varesa asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product description:

– Product name: Organic Pofmaïs
– Brand: Smaakt
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 04/07/2024
– Batch number: 83A0123
– Sale period: from 08/03/2023 to 20/03/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic bag
– Weight: 400g

The product was distributed by:

AD Delhaize Dok Noord Dok-Noord 7 9000 Gent
AD Delhaize Zwijnaarde
Oudenaardse Steenweg 80 9000 Gent
Proxy Delhaize Wemmel
Kaasmarkt 51 1780 Wemmel

For further information , contact:

Lisa Lommelen
qa@varesa.be

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