Brand : ALMENDRAS lopez
Name : Natural sweet almonds 36/38
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : February 20, 2023
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Italy – Natural sweet almonds 36/38 – Aflatoxins
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Research – Implementation of the HACCP System for Apple Juice Concentrate Based on Patulin Prevention and Control
Abstract
Patulin (PAT) is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp., which acts as a contaminant of most apples and their products. The internationally recognized HACCP system is selected as the theoretical basis to more effectively reduce the PAT in apple juice concentrate (AJC). Through field investigation of apple juice concentrate (AJC) production enterprises, we collected 117 samples from 13 steps of AJC production, including whole apple, apple pulp, and apple juice. PAT contents were analyzed via high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and compared with samples from the different production processes. The result demonstrated that the PAT content was significantly (p < 0.05) influenced by five processes, receipt of raw apples, sorting of raw apples, adsorption step, pasteurization, and aseptic filling. These processes were determined as the CCPs. Monitoring systems for maintaining CCPs within acceptable limits were established, and corrective actions were proposed in case a CCP was surpassed. Based on the above-identified CCPs, critical limits, and control methods (corrective actions), a HACCP plan related to the production process of AJC was established. This study provided important guidance for juice manufacturers wishing to effectively control the PAT content in their products.
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India – Aflatoxin, which causes cancer and other deadly diseases, detected in milk samples in Kerala
The toxic substance was present in ten percent of the samples from different districts.
The Department of Food Safety assesses that this toxin in milk is due to feeding of spoiled fodder, and lack of widespread awareness about improving the quality of milk
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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs
Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Finland
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Rice – Hazelnut Kernels – Peanut Butter
Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands and Switzerland
Aflatoxin in Indian Rice in the Netherlands and UK
Aflatoxin in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan in Germany and Italy
Exceedance of maximum limits of aflatoxin in peanut butter from the USA in France
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Italy – Movida catering -Shelled Almonds -Aflatoxin
Brand : Movida catering
Name : shelled almonds
Reason for reporting : Chemical risk recall
Publication date : February 14, 2023
Documentation
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Italy – DATTILO Shelled Almonds – Aflatoxin
Brand : DATTILO
Name : Shelled almonds
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 14 February 2023
Documentation
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Italy – I&D Srl – Shelled Almonds – Aflatoxin
Brand : I&D Srl
Name : shelled almonds
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 14 February 2023
Documentation
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Italy – Shelled almonds recalled due to Aflatoxin risk – breaking latest news
Several batches of shelled almonds branded Dattilo, Movida Catering and I&D Srl were withdrawn as a precaution by the Ministry of Health, due to the risk of contamination from aflatoxins, substances (potentially toxic) produced by some mushrooms that can develop during cultivation and harvesting. These are the withdrawn lots. Type it: 40 gram sachets with lot numbers 277/22 and 290/22; Movida Catering: 700 gram buckets with lot numbers 270/22, 294/22 and 273/22; Movida Catering: 1 kg buckets with lot numbers 277/22 and 291/22; I&D Srl: unbranded compostable 200 gram and 400 gram trays with lot numbers 279/22, 280/22 and 295/22. The notice reads: «Product not to be consumed. To be brought back to the point of sale.’
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Kenyans warned against eating meat from animals fed with contaminated maize
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation has warned Kenyans against consuming livestock, and chicken from animals fed with contaminated maize.
Kalro director general, Dr Eliud Kireger told the Star on Tuesday that contaminated maize that is given to livestock passes over residual effects to humans.
“The residual effects are passed on to humans through the consumption of related products including milk, eggs and meat,” he said.
He said aflatoxin is a fungal toxin that commonly contaminates maize and other types of crops during production, harvest, storage or processing.
In Kenya, acute aflatoxin poisoning results in liver failure and death in up to 40 per cent of cases.
In May 2006, an outbreak of acute aflatoxicosis was reported in the Makueni, Tharakanithi and Machakos regions of Kenya where aflatoxin contamination of homegrown maize was a recurrent problem.
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