Category Archives: Aspergillus Toxin

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A- Organic Dandelion Root

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Ochratoxin A in organic dandelion root from France in Germany

Research – Determination of mycotoxins in nuts, cereals, legumes, and coffee beans and effectiveness of a selenium-based decontamination treatment

Wiley Online

Abstract

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was used for the rapid quantification of multiple mycotoxins, specifically aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, and AFG2), ochratoxin A (OTA), deoxynivalenol (DON), and zearalenone (ZEN), in walnuts, pistachios, peanuts, coffee beans, rice, and chickpeas from various countries. Total counts of fungi, Aspergillus flavus, and Aspergillus parasiticus were also assessed, along with the effectiveness of a decontamination treatment with inorganic selenium to reduce mycotoxin levels. Of the 78 samples tested, 69% were contaminated with mycotoxins. ZEN, the predominant mycotoxin contaminant, was detected in all the contaminated samples in concentrations often exceeding the maximum level, followed by AFG1 (28% of the contaminated samples), DON (22%), AFG2 (11%), and AFB1 (5.5%). The occurrence of aflatoxins was associated with high proportions of A. flavus and A. parasiticus. Complete removal of AFB1 from walnuts and DON from roasted coffee beans was achieved by treatment with aqueous selenium, while the levels of ZEN and AFG1 were respectively lowered by 65% to 89% depending on the commodity and by about 56% in roasted coffee beans. While this novel treatment is a promising approach for mycotoxin decontamination, it is not intended to replace safe practices upstream.

RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Peanuts- Hazelnuts – Almonds

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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AFLATOXINS IN SHELLED HAZELNUTS FROM GEORGIA in Italy

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High count of moulds and aflatoxins in shelled almonds from the United States in Italy

Norway – Foodtrade AS withdraws “Oslo Bakeri Organic Brazil Nuts” – Aflatoxin

Matportalen

Oslo Bakeri Organic Brazil nuts 400 g and 5 kg cartons, with a best before date of 31.12.24, are being recalled due to the discovery of aflatoxins above the limit value. Brazil nuts are labeled as originating in Bolivia, imported from a producer in Brazil.

The product is sold at independent grocery stores in Eastern Norway, and in specialist stores Oslo Bakeriet AS and Carl Heftye.

Consumers are asked not to eat the nuts, and return them to the store where they were purchased.

There have been findings of the mold-related aflatoxin above the limit value in the products. Aflatoxins are carcinogenic and can damage the genetic material (DNA). You can read more about mold reporting on Matportalen

Contact Foodtrade AS:
Managing Director Manuel Lozano, phone number: 95 94 70 45

Belgium – Organic Brazil nuts from the Pit&Pit brand – Aflatoxins

AFSCA

Pit & Pit recall
Product: Organic Brazil nuts from the Pit&Pit brand.
Problem: Too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the “Organic Brazil Nut” product from the Pit & Pit brand from sale and is recalling it from consumers due to its 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 to you.

Description of the product:

– Name of the product: Organic Brazil nuts
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent pot with black lid and plastic bag
– Expiration date (BAD): 03/27/2025
– Weight and number batches:
         o 300g – Lot: UT17GQ2J
         o 900g – Lot: UT17GQ2K
         o 2.5kg – Lot: UT17GQ2L

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

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

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Brazil Nuts – Red Raw Rice – Groundnuts – Peanuts

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Aflatoxin B1 in Brazil nuts from Brazil in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Spain

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Aflatoxin B1 in red raw rice in India, Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in groundnuts from The United States in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

Italy – Sultanas 250 g – Ochratoxin A

Salute

Brand : Eurospin Italia Spa

Name : Sultanas 250 g

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 12 September 2023

Documentation

Documentation

France – Nutmeg powder – Aflatoxin – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name One day a spice
  • Model names or references Nutmeg powder sachet code 51187
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3265960511875 504773000 Minimum durability date 08/31/2025
    3265960511874 504807000 Minimum durability date 09/30/2025
    3265960511875 504834000 Minimum durability date 09/30/2025
  • Packaging Brown kraft bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/10/2023 to 09/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Brown kraft bag
  • Geographical sales  France
  • Distributors SAS COPICHELLE LA CALE.PRO LES BO’CAUX

France – Nutmeg powder – Aflatoxin – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name The chef’s touch
  • Model names or references Nutmeg powder jar code 47109
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3265960511875 504834000 Minimum durability date 09/30/2025
  • Packaging PET jar 330mL
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/10/2023 to 09/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Transparent pot with black lid
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Green circle LABO & GATO toulouse

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name The chef’s touch
  • Model names or references Nutmeg powder jar code 47109
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3265960471094 504773000 Minimum durability date 08/31/2025
  • Packaging PET jar 330mL
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/10/2023 to 09/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Transparent pot with black lid
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Green circle LABO & GATO toulouse

 Belgium -Organic gluten-free Speculoos 150g – Organic Honey Waffles gluten-free 240g – Organic Vanilla Waffles gluten-free 120g – from the Mamita’s Bakeries brand – Aflatoxin

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Recall of Mamita’s Bakeries bv
Products: Organic gluten-free Speculoos 150g – Organic Honey Waffles gluten-free 240g – Organic Vanilla Waffles gluten-free 120g – from the Mamita’s Bakeries brand.
Problem: Too high aflatoxin B1 content.

In agreement with the FASFC, Mamita’s Bakeries bv is withdrawing the products:
       • Organic gluten-free Speculoos 150g
       • Organic Honey Waffles gluten-free 240g
       • Organic Vanilla Waffles gluten-free 120g
of the Mamita’s Bakeries brand from sale and is recalling them from consumers in due to too high aflatoxin B1 content.

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

Description of products:

– Product name: Organic gluten-free speculoos
– Brand: Mamita’s Bakeries
– Minimum durability dates (DDM) (“Best before (or end)”): 01/10/24 – 02/15/24 – 02/28/24 – Batch
numbers: 100124 – 150224 – 280224
– Sales period: from 06/19/23 to 08/14/23
– Nature of packaging: blister
– Weight: 150g

– Product name: Gluten-free Organic Honey Waffles
– Brand: Mamita’s Bakeries
– Minimum durability dates (DDM) (“To be consumed preferably before (or end)”): 12/30/23 – 01/15/24 – 01/30/24 – 02/07/24 – 02/14/24 –
Numbers of lots: 301223 – 150124 – 300124 – 070224 – 140224
– Sales period: from 06/19/23 to 09/06/23
– Nature of packaging: printed bag
– Weight: 240g

– Product name: Gluten-free Organic Vanilla Waffles
– Brand: Mamita’s Bakeries
– Best before dates (Best before): 06/10/23 – 23/10/23 – 27/10/23 – 02/11/23 – 14/11/23 – 22/11/23
– Lot numbers: 061023 – 231023 – 271023 – 021123 – 141123 – 221123
– Sales period: from 06/19/23 to 08/14/ 23
– Nature of packaging: printed bag
– Weight: 120g

The product was distributed by:
– ​​Delhaize De Leeuw NV – Brusselsesteenweg 347 B-1730 Asse.
– Biofresh NV – Legen Heirweg 51 B-9890 Gavere.

For any further information , contact:
Mr Christophe
Info@mamitasbakeries.com