Category Archives: Food Spoilage

Presence above the permitted limits of Aflatoxins on shelled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan in Italy

Aflatoxins in pistachios from United States in Spain

Aflatoxins in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan in Bulgaria, Germany and Slovakia

Aflatoxins in super basmati brown rice(husked rice) from Pakistan in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin B1 in super basmati brown rice(husked rice) from Pakistan in the Netherlands

Aflatoxin B1 in super basmati brown rice(husked rice) from Pakistan in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in Indian Groundnut Kernels from India in the Netherlands and Switzerland

Aflatoxin B1 in Argentine peanuts in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in basmati brown rice(husked rice) from Pakistan in the Netherlands

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from United States in Spain

Aflatoxins in groundnuts in-shell from USA in Poland

Aflatoxins in organic groundnut kernels from Bolivia in the Netherlands and Spain

Aflatoxin B1 in Indian Groundnuts from India in the Netherlands and Switzerland

Elevated Aflatoxin B1 and Total Aflatoxin in Seasoning Mixes from Pakistan in Ireland and the UK

Increased levels of aflatoxins in roasted peanut without skin from Vietnam via the Netherlands in Germany

High aflatoxin content in shelled pistachios from Turkey in Italy

Presence of aflatoxin (B1 and sum) higher than the legal limits in shelled almonds from Spain in Italy

Aflatoxin B1 (Samples A: 2,74 ± 0,41, B: 2,79 ± 0,42 µg/kg) in blanched groundnuts from Argentina in Poland

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Czech Republic – Scamorza bianca – Italian cheese with smoked flavor – Mould/Mold

Posted on May 6, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Place of inspection:

Lidl Czech Republic vos

Moravska Trebova ( Brnenska 1587/65, 57101 Moravska Trebova )

ID: 26178541

Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Scamorza bianca – Italian cheese with smoked flavor

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

In all inspected packages, the presence of mold visible to the naked eye was found under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found. The product has not expired.

Lots:	L22034
Date of minimum durability:	04/04/2022
Packaging:	PP foil
Quantity of product in package:	300 g
Producer:	Diano Casearia SpA, Via Cavarelli, 5, Sassano, Italy
Country of origin:	Italy
Sampling date:	March 30, 2022
Reference number:	22-000133-CAFIA-CZ

The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Czech Republic – Scamorza bianca – Italian cheese – Mold/Mould

Posted on May 6, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:

Lidl Czech Republic vos

Moravska Trebova ( Brnenska 1587/65, 57101 Moravska Trebova )

ID: 26178541

Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Scamorza bianca – Italian cheese

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

In all inspected packages, the presence of mold visible to the naked eye was found under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found. The product has not expired.

Lots:	L22028
Date of minimum durability:	31/03/2022
Packaging:	PP foil
Quantity of product in package:	300 g
Producer:	Diano Casearia SpA, Via Cavarelli, 5, Sassano, Italy
Country of origin:	Italy
Sampling date:	March 30, 2022
Reference number:	22-000136-CAFIA-CZ

The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Czech Republic – Effervescent powder with flavour – Mold/Mould

Posted on May 3, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:

DKS Morava sro

Brno ( Masarykova 427/31, 602 00 Brno )

Company ID: 28285182

Food group: Soft drinks / Powdered drinks

Effervescent powder with flavor

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Mold was found inside the product. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The product had an expiration date of almost five years.

Date of minimum durability:	06/10/17
Packaging:	PAP with welds and print
Quantity of product in package:	0.04 kg
Sampling date:	Feb 24, 2022
Reference number:	22-000140-CAFIA-CZ

The sample was found by an official inspectio

Research – Selection of Microbial Targets for Treatments to Preserve Fresh Carrot Juice

Posted on April 9, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

MDPI

Fresh carrot juice presents nutritional and organoleptic qualities which have to be preserved. However, it is a fast perishable beverage, and its low-acidic pH promotes the development of foodborne pathogens and spoilage microorganisms. This study aims to assess the modification and variability of physicochemical and microbial indicators during storage of carrot juice, and to isolate and select microorganisms to be used as promoters of spoilage to quantify the effect of preservation treatments. To achieve that, 10 batches of carrot Daucus carota cv. Maestro juice were prepared independently, stored up to 14 days at 4 °C and analyzed. Volatile compound composition differed mainly according to the analyzed batch. During storage, an increase of the content of ethanol, ethyl acetate or 2-methoxyphenol, which are produced by different microorganisms, was noticed. Isolation of bacteria revealed Pseudomonas, lactic acid bacteria, and enterobacteria, some of them provoking odor modification of carrot juice at 4 °C. Assays in carrot juice with isolated yeasts and molds showed the ability of Meyerozyma guillermondii to induce texture modification and some isolates, e.g., Pichia guillermondii, resulted in gas production. Selected isolates able to induce spoilage are useful to test preservative treatments of fresh carrot juice under controlled conditions. View Full-Text

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Czech Republic – BAKERY SPICY SALAD SPICY – Mold/Mould

Posted on March 29, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Albert Czech Republic, sro

Illustration photo no. 1

Place of inspection:

Bílina ( Nábřeží 463, 418 01 Bílina )

Company ID: 44012373

Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated non-perishable products

BAKERY SPICY SALAD SPICY

Category: Dangerous food

Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

The product had a damaged packaging. Mold colonies were visible on the surface of the food, visible to the naked eye, and the product was dry at the point of damage to the packaging.

Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Expiration date:	11/03/2022
Packaging:	FIVE
Quantity of product in package:	2,138 kg
Sampling date:	Feb 25, 2022
Reference number:	22-000109-CAFIA-CZ

The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Denmark – Marzipan – Mold/Mould

Posted on March 28, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

DVFA

Pure Raw Marzipan

Coop Danmark A / S is recalling a batch of Coop pure raw marzipan due to the discovery of mold in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: March 25, 2022

Which food:
Coop pure raw marzipan
Net weight: 200g
Best before date: 08.09.2022
EAN barcode number: 7340191111134

Sold in:
Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, Fakta, Coop 365 and Dagli’Brugsen throughout the country and at Coop.dk/mad

Virksomhed , which recalls:
Coop Danmark A / S, Roskildevej 65, 2620 Albertslund

Cause:
The company has established that there is a risk of mold in the product.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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France- Organic Lerida Figs – Ochratoxin A

Posted on March 25, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Food
Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
Product brand name House Naja
Model names or references330g trays

Identification of products

GTIN	Lot	Dated
3266481738450	11/15/2022	Date of minimum durability 15/11/2022
3266481738450	11/18/2022	Date of minimum durability 18/11/2022
3266481738450	04/28/2023	Date of minimum durability 04/28/2023

Packaging330g trays
Marketing start/end date From 01/11/2021 to 30/01/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of sale Departments: BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13), VAUCLUSE (84)
Distributors Grocery store

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Ochratoxin A detection

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Czech Republic – Mould – Eidam cheese 30%

Posted on March 25, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment