Aflatoxin in peanuts from Argentina in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in almonds from Australia in the Netherlands and Spain
Aflatoxins in curcuma from India in Switzerland and Turkey
Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
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Ochratoxin A in sunflower seeds from Moldova via Germany in Finland
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Histamine in Mackerel fillet in Austria, Germany, Belgium and Netherlands
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Patulin in apple juice from Denmark in Sweden
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Product: Smaakt brand organic wholemeal rice flour
Nature of the problem: Too high aflatoxin content
The FASFC is withdrawing the product “Organic Whole Rice Flour” of the Smaakt brand from sale and recalling it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin content.
It is requested not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.
Product Description
– Product Name: Organic Whole Rice Flour
– Brand: Smaakt
– Best before date (BDD) (“Best before”): 31/12/2023 and 13/04/2024
– Batches: 52C1323 and 54B2823
– Type of packaging: sachet
– Weight: 400g
The product was distributed through various outlets.
For any additional information, you can contact the FASFC contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .
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Norway has reported two cases that are part of a botulism outbreak in Spain, bringing the number of people affected to 11.
There is a link between patients and different packaged brands of Spanish omelet (tortilla de patata), which is made with potatoes and eggs, purchased in various supermarkets in different regions.
The Norwegian cases stayed in Barcelona between July 10 and 23.
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3760136840112 | BATCH H016 | Date of minimum durability 02/10/2026 |
| 3760136840112 | BATCH H017 | Date of minimum durability 02/14/2026 |
| 3760136840112 | LOT H018 | Date of minimum durability 02/15/2026 |
| 3760136840112 | LOT H019 | Date of minimum durability 02/16/2026 |
| 3760136840112 | BATCH H015 | Date of minimum durability 02/09/2026 |
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2023-08-23
Eckes-Granini is recalling Brämhult’s freshly pressed apple juice 0.85 liters with a best before date of 09/19/2023 and Brämhult’s Immun Shot 0.3 liters with a best before date of 11/14/2023 because they may contain patulin.
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Recall by Damhert Nutrition NV
Product: Gluten free Walnut biscuit from the brand Damhert Nutrition NV.
Problem: Too high content of aflatoxin B1 in rice flour.
In agreement with the FASFC, Damhert Nutrition NV withdraws the product “Gluten free Walnut Biscuit” from sale and recalls it from consumers because of too high aflatoxin B1 content in rice flour.
Damhert Nutrition NV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased.
If you are in possession of this product, please return it to your local point of sale so that we can refund the purchase price. For more information, you can contact Damhert Consumer Services on +32 11 42 50 39, available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by e-mail at info@damhert.com .
Product description
– Product name: Gluten free Walnut cookie
– Brand: Damhert Nutrition NV
– Dates of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”) and batch numbers: 20/12/2023, 5/01/2024, 12/01/2024 & 01/26/2024
– Sales period: from 06/14/2023 to 08/14/2023
– Type of packaging: plastic tray and plastic film with label
– Weight: 160g
The product was distributed by various points of sale.
For more information , you can contact Damhert Consumer Services on +32 11 42 50 39, available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by e-mail at info@damhert.com .
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Two passengers on board the Kota-Patna Express died late on Sunday when the train stopped at Agra. According to information available, the deceased dup was part of a 90-member contingent which was headed for a pilgrimage to Mathura. Condition of five more is critical and they are undergoing treatment at the Railway Hospital in the Taj city.
Their postmortem has been done and food poisoning seems to be the cause behind the severe dehydration which led to their deaths. The actual cause of death will be known after the report comes, officials said.
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