Elevated levels of ochratoxin A have been found during sampling. The recall is a precautionary measure and applies to Barley flour 1.25 kg with a best before date: 2025-04-03.
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Sweden – Saltå Kvarn recalls barley flour – may contain Ochratoxin A
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Austria – “NUSSYY Organic Protein Bar – Protein Bear”, “NUSSYY Organic Bar – Lazy Freddy”, “NUSSYY Organic Berry Muesli Ovenbaked + Protein”, “SPAR Natur*pur Organic Muesli Fruit Almond” – Ochratoxin A
SPAR continuously monitors the products in its range to ensure the highest quality. During a routine quality control, increased levels of ochratoxin A in the ingredient raisins were found in the “NUSSYY Organic Protein Bar – Protein Bear 35g” with the best-before date (BBD) of June 22nd, 2025, the “NUSSYY Organic Bar – Lazy Freddy 35g” with the best-before date of June 22nd, 2025, the “NUSSYY Organic Berry Muesli Ovenbaked + Protein 350g” with the best-before date of July 7th, 2025 and the “SPAR Natur*pur Organic Muesli Fruit Almond 375g” with the best-before date of April 6th, 2025. For this reason, SPAR is recalling all of the products mentioned with the above best-before date. The affected goods with the respective best-before date have already been withdrawn from circulation.
Customers are asked not to consume the above-mentioned products. Only the products listed with the stated best-before dates from NUSSYY and SPAR Natur*pur are affected.
All customers who have purchased said products can of course return them to the nearest SPAR, EUROSPAR or INTERSPAR store or Maximarkt. Customers will receive a refund of the purchase price even without a receipt.
Customers who have any questions are welcome to contact customer service at office@spar.at or by calling the toll-free number 0800 / 22 11 20 .
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RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Pecan Nuts- Dried Figs
Aflatoxins in pecan kernels from Mexico, via United Kingdom in Germany
Aflatoxins in pistachios from United States in Belgium and Germany
Aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran in Spain and Belgium
Aflatoxins in peanuts from India in Italy
Aflatoxins B1 and total in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy
Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands
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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Basmati Rice – Mulberry Trees
Ochratoxin A and unauthorised substances thiamethoxam and tricyclazole in basmati rice from India in Poland
Ochratoxin A in mulberry trees originating from Türkiye in Italy
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxins – Pistachio Paste – Dried Figs – Pistachios – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Red Groundnuts – Salted Pistachios
Aflatoxins in pistachio paste from Italy in Germany
Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France
Aflatoxins above the legal limit in pistachios in shell from Iran in Italy
Aflatoxin B1 and total in Peanuts from USA in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 and total in Groundnut Kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in grounded red groundnuts from Uganda in Finland
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in peanuts from Nicaragua in Finland and Estonia
Aflatoxin B1 and total in Groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 and total in Groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in roasted, salted pistachios in shell from Turkey in Germany
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
Finland – Pirkka seeds, nuts recalled over health concerns -Salmonella – Aflatoxin
A batch of Pirkka salad seed mix and Pirkka pumpkin seeds will be withdrawn from sale due to Finnish Customs control inspections showing Salmonella, K-Group said in a press release about its store brand on Monday.
In the same inspection, aflatoxin levels also exceeding the EU legal limit were found in K-Menu-branded peanuts. Aflatoxin is a mould toxin that can form in products stored in humid and warm conditions. The products are dangerous and should not be consumed.
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Salmonella
RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnut Kernels
Aflatoxin in groundnut kernels from USA in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels, from USA in Sweden and the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in groundnut kernels from United States in France
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
France – Organic Coffee Bean 100% Arabica Origin Moka Ethiopia 1Kg – Ochratoxin A
Product Category
Food
Product subcategory
Cocoa, coffee and tea
Product brand name
Actors production
Model names or references
Lot LPA230704 DDM 01/31/2025
Product identification
Batch
Lot LPA230704 DDM 01/31/2025
Products List
PRO.RAPPEL.CONSO_List_products_recall_20240704.pdfAttachment
Packaging
1kg bag
Start/End of marketing date
From 07/07/2023 to 09/20/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
Leclerc / Intermarché / Super U / Destination Grand Comptoir
List of points of sale
PRO.RAPPEL.CONSO_Liste_clients_rappel_20240704.pdf
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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Organic Wheat Flour – Nutmeg – Dried Apricots
Ochratoxin A in organic wheat flour from Germany in the Netherlands, Romania and Serbia
Ochratoxin A in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands
Ochratoxin A 4.4 ppb in dried apricots from Turkiye in Germany, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Portugal, Turkey and UK
Posted in Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A, RASFF
RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanut Butter – Groundnuts – Pistachios – Almonds – Baby Food Jars – Peanuts
Aflatoxins in peanut butter extract from China in Estonia
Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in groundnuts in shell from Egypt in Germany
Aflatoxin in pistachios from Türkiye, origin Syria in Italy
Aflatoxins in baby food jars from Germany in Switzerland and the Czech Republic
Aflatoxins in almonds from USA in Spain
Aflatoxins above legal limits in in-shell peanuts from Egypt in Italy
Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
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