Category Archives: Aspergillus Toxin

Switzerland -Public warning: Aflatoxins in Alnatura pumpkin and carrot risotto flavoured jars

Posted on July 4, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Bern, 03.07.2024 – Alnatura has informed the enforcement authorities of the canton of Zurich and the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) that a high aflatoxin content has been detected in pumpkin and carrot risotto-flavored small pots (Kürbis-Risotto mit Karotten). Since a health risk cannot be ruled out, the FSVO recommends not consuming the affected product. Alnatura has immediately withdrawn the affected product from sale and ordered a recall.

How can this product be dangerous?

A high content of aflatoxins was measured in the product. Aflatoxins are metabolites produced by certain species of moulds. Their absorption via food should be limited as much as possible, as they may have a carcinogenic and mutagenic effect.

Which product is affected?

Product: Alnatura small pot with pumpkin and carrot risotto flavour, 220 g
Best before date: 20.12.2025
Points of sale: Alnatura organic supermarkets

What should affected consumers do?

The FSVO recommends not to consume the product concerned.

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France – Organic Coffee Bean 100% Arabica Origin Moka Ethiopia 1Kg – Ochratoxin A

Posted on July 3, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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 20/09/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of sale
Whole France
Distributors
All brands
List of points of sale
PRO.RAPPEL.CONSO_Liste_clients_rappel_20240704.pdf

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Almonds – Hazelnuts – White Maize Flour – Pistachios – Pearl Millet Flour

Posted on June 28, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin B1 in shelled almonds in the Netherlands

High levels of aflatoxin in hazelnuts from Georgia in Bulgaria and Slovakia

Aflatoxins and fumonisins in white maize flour from Serbia in Switzerland

Aflatoxin in Pistachios from Turkey origin Iran in Italy and Germany

Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

Too high content of aflatoxins in pearl millet flour from India via Italy in Spain and Switzerland

Aflatoxins in almond kernels from the United States in the Netherlands and Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Almond Kernels – Pistachios – Peanuts – Groundnut Kernels – Durum Wheat

Posted on June 21, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxins in almond kernels from the United States In Germany and the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Türkiye in Germany

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

Aflatoxin B1 in Groundnut Kernels from the USA in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the USA in Sweden

Aflatoxins above permitted limits in shelled pistachios of US origin via Türkiye in Italy and Greece

Aflatoxin B1 in durum wheat form Italy in Belgium

Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

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France – Wholemeal rye flour – Ochratoxin A

Posted on June 17, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Cereals and bakery products
Product brand name
BIONSAN
Model names or references
weight 500g
Product identification
Batch Date
lot 47623 and lot 47630 Minimum durability date 10/31/2025
lot 48228 Minimum durability date 01/31/2026
lot 48468 Minimum durability date 03/31/2026
lot 47935 Minimum durability date 12/31/2025
Packaging
500g
Start/end date of marketing
Until 06/17/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Further information
The photo corresponds to the packaging of the products distributed in France affected by these recall measures but this photo does not correspond to a batch number affected by these measures.
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
https://www.naturitas.fr

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RASFF Alert- Ochratoxin A – Aflatoxin- Rice

Posted on June 14, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Almonds – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Dried Figs

Posted on June 14, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

Aflatoxins in almonds from the United States. in Spain and Germany

Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.2 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

Aflatoxine B1 Groundnut from United States in Switzerland and the Netherlands

Aflatoxin B1 in raw groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Germany

Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkey and Germany

Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Germany

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Germany and Bulgaria

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Research – The Hidden Risks of Rice and Flour: Brazilian Study Uncovers Alarming Mycotoxin Levels in Everyday Foods

Posted on June 13, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

The foods, found in the homes of Brazilian families participating in the research, were stored for future consumption. The study is the first in Brazil to use biomarkers to characterize the risk associated with mycotoxins in the diet.

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) analyzed samples of flour and rice stored in homes in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, and discovered high levels of fungal toxins (mycotoxins). The study, supported by FAPESP, was published in the journal Food Research International.

As the authors point out, dietary exposure to mycotoxins can trigger a range of health problems, especially in children and adolescents. The data therefore reinforce the importance of storing foods such as grains and flour in dry places and protecting them from insects to avoid the risk of contamination.

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RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnuts – Satay Peanut Sauce – Peanuts – Almonds

Posted on June 7, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Groundnuts USA aflatoxin in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

Aflatoxin B1 in Satay Peanut Sauce from Thailand in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden.

Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from United States in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels, from Argentina in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in shelled groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

Aflatoxins in almonds from United States in Spain

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Seasoning Mix -Pistachios – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Almonds – Buckwheat

Posted on May 31, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

Elevated aflatoxin B1 in Seasoning Mix from Pakistan in Uk and Ireland

Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

aflatoxins in peanuts from India in Italy

Aflatoxin B1 in buckwheat from China in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden.

Aflatoxins beyond permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye of Iranian origin in Italy

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in peanuts from EEUU from USA in Spain

Aflatoxins in almonds from United States in Spain

Aflatoxin in groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in almonds from USA in Spain

Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

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

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