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RASFF Alert- Mold/Mould – Tortilla Wraps

Posted on November 1, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Mold on Vegan Tortilla Wraps from the Netherlands in Italy, Bulgaria and Belgium

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RASFF Alert- Ochratoxin A – Basmati Rice – Rice – Dried Figs

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Ochratoxin A 11 ppb in Basmati Rice from India in the Netherlands

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Ochratoxin A in Indian rice in Spain

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Presence of ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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Presence of ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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Ochratoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Yellowfin Tuna

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Presence of histamine above the limits in fresh yellowfin tuna from Sri Lanka in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Campylobacter and ESBL – Chilled Chicken Breast

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Campylobacter and suspected ESBL in chilled chicken breasts from Poland in Germany

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RASFF Alert – Yeast – Red Fruit/Blueberry Skyr

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Detection of yeast Pichia kudriavzevii in RED FRUIT/BLUEBERRY SKYR from France in Belgium

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RASFF Alerts – STEC E.coli – French Cheese – Lamb Meat

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STEC in cheese “crottin de chavignol” in France in Netherlands

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E. Coli STEC in lamb meat from Ireland in Italy

 

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RASFF Alerts – E.coli – Mussels

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Presence of E.coli in chilled mussels from Spain in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Listeria monocytogenes – Smoked Salmon – Salted Trout Fillet – Pate de Campagne

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Presence of listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon from the UK in Italy in France

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Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in salted trout fillet sliced from Latvia in Norway and Estonia

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Listeria monocytogenes in Pâté de campagne IGP from  France in Luxembourg

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RASFF Alert- Aflatoxins – Dried Figs -Groundnuts – Spices – Bitter Almond – Pistachios – Red Quinoa

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in bitter almond from Kirghizistan in Turkey and Italy

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

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Aflatoxins above permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye in Italy

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt. in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Malta

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

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Aflatoxin B1 in red quinoa from Peru in France, Germany, Ireland, Lebanon, Netherlands, Peru, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

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Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Bulgaria and Poland

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Aflatoxins in spices from Pakistan in Greece

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Sum of aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Italy

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Аflatoxin in groundnuts from USA in Bulgaria

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in France

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Aflatoxins in groundnuts from China in Spain

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Spain – Possible presence of Salmonella spp in sprouts from Spain, with raw material from Italy (Ref. ES2023/584)

Posted on October 31, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Different brands of sprouts

Mix of sprouts

The possible presence of Salmonella is reported in the products Sprouted collard greens and mixed sprouts, of the BROT D’OR brand, the sprouted collard greens and sprouted mezclum products, of the VERITAS brand, and the product mix of 4 sprouts, from the VEGETALIA brand, from Spain.

The data of the products involved are:

  • Product name: Sprouted cabbage sprouts // Sprouted cabbage sprouts
  • Brand: BROT D’OR
  • Other mentions on the label: Bio
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Sprouts mix // Sprouts mix
  • Brand: BROT D’OR
  • Other mentions on the label: Alfalfa, Lombardy cabbage, broccoli and leek
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Lombard cabbage sprouts
  • Brand: VERITAS
  • Other mentions on the label: Ecológicos
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 50g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Germinados de mezclum
  • Brand: VERITAS
  • Other mentions on the label: Ecológicos
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 50g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration
  • Product name: Mix of 4 sprouts
  • Brand: VEGETALIA
  • Other mentions on the label: Organic farming
  • Batch number: 0401-42-04-24
  • Expiry date: 12/11/2024
  • Unit weight: 70g
  • Temperature: Refrigeration

According to the information available, the products have been distributed in the autonomous communities of Catalonia and the Valencian Community. 

The Public Health Agency of Catalonia has communicated this information to the Spanish Food Safety and Nutrition Agency through the  European Food Alert Network .

The withdrawal of the affected product from the marketing channels is being monitored by the competent authorities.

As a precautionary measure,  people who may have the above-mentioned product in their homes are advised to refrain from consuming it.

If you have consumed any of the products from the affected batch and present symptoms compatible with Salmonella (mainly diarrhea and/or vomiting accompanied by fever and headache) it is recommended to go to a health center. 

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