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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Roasted Pistachios – Peanut Butter – Red Rice – Black Pepper – Flavour Coated Groundnuts – Peanuts – Spice Mix – Pistachios – Basmati Rice

Posted on September 4, 2020 by | Leave a comment

As I have been on annual leave I have covered the last two weeks RASFF Alerts.

European Food Alerts

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aflatoxins (B1 = 29; Tot. = 51 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 16.12 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio kernels from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 8.3; Tot. = 9.6 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from the United Kingdom in Ireland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 11 µg/kg – ppb) and ochratoxin A (10.3 µg/kg – ppb) in red rice from Sri Lanka in Switzerland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 14.7; Tot. = 20.1 µg/kg – ppb) in black pepper from Nigeria in Belgium

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aflatoxins (B1 = 5.6 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnuts from India in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 3.8; Tot. = 4 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 22 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 3.4; Tot. = 3.8 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 26.3; Tot. = 29.8 µg/kg – ppb) in flavoured coated groundnuts from Germany in Finland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 5.4 µg/kg – ppb) in flavoured groundnuts from Germany in Finland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 3.1; Tot. = 3.9 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts with shell from India in Spain

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aflatoxins (B1 = 5; Tot. = 5 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from China, via Germany in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 8.6; Tot. = 10.0 µg/kg – ppb) in dry roasted cocktail peanuts from Nigeria in the UK

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aflatoxins (B1 = 6.6; Tot. = 6.6 µg/kg – ppb) in spice mix from Pakistan in Ireland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 9.8; Tot. = 11.1 µg/kg – ppb) in spice mix from Pakistan in Ireland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 15.8; Tot. = 17.4 µg/kg – ppb) in inshell pistachios from Iran in Greece

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aflatoxins (B1 = 4.6; Tot. = 4.6 µg/kg – ppb) in basmati rice from Pakistan in Greece

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aflatoxins (B1 = 94; Tot. = 101 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Iran in Spain

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Iceland – Mold in vegan butter

Posted on September 3, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Natural organic vegan butter

Matvælastofnun warns against consuming two batches of vegan butter from Naturli due to the risk of mold growth. Kjarnavörur hf. who import the product are recalling it from the market, in consultation with the Health Inspectorate of the Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur areas.

Matvælastofnun received information about the product through the RASFF European warning system on dangerous foods and feed on the market and alerted the health inspectorate.

The recall only applies to the following batches:

  • Product name: Natural organic vegan butter
  • Weight: 225 g
  • BBD: 22.09.2020 and 23.09.2020
  • Manufacturer: Grönvang Food Aps, Vejen, Denmark
  • Bar code: 5701977062118
  • Distribution: Hagkaup, Bónus, Krónan, Nettó, Kjörbúðin, Iceland, Fjarðarkaup, Melabúðin and Veganbúðin

 

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Netherlands – Important safety warning roasted almonds salted 200 grams Aldi – Aflatoxin

Posted on September 1, 2020 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Aldi warns against roasted almonds, salted 200 grams with barcode 23046832 and best before date 03-2021. A check has shown that this product may contain too high a level of aflatoxin. Eating too much aflatoxin can be harmful to your health. Customers are therefore urged not to consume the product and to return it to an Aldi store.

See also website Aldi

bag of salted roasted almonds from Aldi

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Australia – Inner Goodness UHT Almond Milk 1L – Microbial Contamination

Posted on September 1, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

ALDI is conducting a precautionary recall of Inner Goodness UHT Almond Milk Original 1L. The product has been available for sale at all ALDI stores.

Date markings

Best Before 18/04/2021

Inner Goodness Aldi almond milk

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products with microbial contamination may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Customers should not consume this product and should return it to any ALDI store for a refund of the purchase price. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Food Recall Hotline on 1800 709 993

Related links:

 

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Australia – Milk Lab Almond Milk 1L

Posted on September 1, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Rio Coffee Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Milk Lab Almond Milk 1L. The product has been available for sale at select supermarkets, cafes and restaurants in SA.

Date markings

Best Before 6 AUG 2021

Problem

The recall is due to potential microbial contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products with microbial contamination may cause illness if consumed.

Country of origin

Australia

What to do​

Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice and should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please contact:

Rio Coffee Pty Ltd

​(08) 8362 3376

​www.riocoffee.com.au

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USA – Hostess Brands, LLC Expands Voluntary Recall of Certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Due to the Potential for Mold

Posted on August 29, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is expanding its voluntary recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.

The expanded recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products:

Product Description: Item UPC: Batch: Best By Dates:
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H062724000 H070724000 H070824000 H070924000 H071024000 H071124000 H072124000 H072224000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/08/2020 09/09/2020 09/10/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 09/22/2020 09/23/2020 09/24/2020 10/04/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H062624000 H062724000 N/A N/A
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H062424000 H062624000 H070724000 H070824000 H072224000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H070824000 H070924000 H072124000 H072224000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve 3 count case) 888109010089 H062424000 H062624000 H071124000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/24/2020 10/06/2020

The following Raspberry Zinger® products were part of the original voluntary recall:

Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
H061524000 08/29/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H061424000
H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve grocery 3 count) 888109010089 H061224000 8/26/2020

The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discontinue consumption and contact the place of purchase about returning them for a full refund.

This recall does not affect any other Hostess Brands products.

Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

Hostess Brands, LLC

Hostess Brands, LLC is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and operates bakeries in Emporia, Kansas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Georgia, Indianapolis, Indiana and through its Voortman Cookies Limited subsidiary, Burlington, Ontario.

For more information about Hostess products and Hostess Brands, please visit hostesscakes.com. Follow Hostess on Twitter: @Hostess_Snacks; on Facebook: facebook.com/Hostess; on Instagram: Hostess_Snacks; and on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hostesscakes.

Contacts

LAK Public Relations, Inc.
Marie Espinel, Katie Lewis or Hannah Arnold, 212-575-4545 mespinel@lakpr.com, klewis@lakpr.com or harnold@lakpr.com

Original Press Release

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UK – Sainsbury’s recalls by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination

Posted on August 8, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FSA

Sainsbury’s has taken the precautionary step of recalling by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat 1 litre UHT milk because of possible microbiological contamination that could lead to spoilage. This may make the product unsafe to consume.

Product details

by Sainsbury’s semi-skimmed less than 2% fat UHT milk
Pack size 1 litre
Best before 28 December 2020 and 29 December 2020

Risk statement

Possible microbiological contamination may make the product unsafe to consume.

Action taken by the company

Sainsbury’s is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
Customer notice: by Sainsbury’s semi skimmed UHT milk(Opens in a new window)

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above product do not consume it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund when next visiting for groceries and other essentials. Alternatively contact Sainsbury’s careline on 0800 636262.

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RASFF Alert – Mould – Frozen Raspberries

Posted on August 7, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – frozen raspberries from Ukraine infested with moulds in Poland

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RASFF Alerts – Moulds – Pit Bread – Dream Cake

Posted on July 31, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – pita bread from Greece infested with moulds in Denmark

RASFF – dream cake from Denmark infested with moulds in Denmark

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Iceland – Mould in the cake – Drömmekage

Posted on July 29, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Matvælastofnun draws consumers’ attention to the recall of Drömmekage from Denmark by the company Ásbjörn Ólafsson ehf. imports. The recall is due to the possibility of mold in the cakes before the last day of sale. The company has recalled the cookies, in consultation with the Reykjavík Health Inspectorate.

The recall only applies to the following four batches:

  • Brand: Dan cake
  • Product name: Dream cake with delicious coconut topping
  • Net amount: 350 g
  • Best for dates: 28/8, 2/9, 22/9, 28/9 (2020)
  • Bar code: 5709152018462
  • Manufacturer: Dan Cake A / S, Hjortsvangen 15, 7323 Give, Denmark
  • Importer: Asbjörn Ólafsson ehf, Köllunarklettsvegur 6, 104 Reykjavík
  • Distribution: Stores all over the country

Recall of cake due to the risk of mold

Consumers who own the product in question are asked not to consume it and discard it. Further information on the recall is provided by Ásbjörn Ólafsson ehf. at 820 1146.

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