Category Archives: Food Temperature Abuse

RASFF Alert – Microbiological Contamination – Mould/Mold – White Beans

Posted on March 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Microbiological contamination (mould) of white beans from Poland in Slovakia

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France – Organic LERIDA Figs Lot 1-11-372 – Ochratoxin A

Posted on March 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product categoryFood
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name ORCHARD BUSH
  • Model names or references Organic dried figs
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3701215207945 440024553/1-11-372 Date of minimum durability 30/10/2022
  • Products List WITHDRAWAL_REMINDER_reminder_conso.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging5 kg box
  • Marketing start/end date From 10/11/2021 to 13/12/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CN
  • List of points of saleList_clients_Figs_lerida.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Ochratoxin level of 154.2 µg/kg, not compliant with the Swiss threshold set at 20µg/kg
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Internal damage
  • Additional description of the risk Ochratoxin can be genotoxic by directly damaging DNA. Experts have confirmed that it may also be carcinogenic to the kidney.

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Belgium – Conimex brand “Panklare nasi” rice- Mold/Mould

Posted on March 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Recall by Albert Heijn
Product: Conimex brand “Panklare nasi” rice.
Problem: The packaging may have small holes, which could lead to the formation of mold.

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn withdraws lots L1194N41, L1229N41 & L1230N41 from “Conimex Panklare nasi”. Albert Heijn is withdrawing the product from sale because the packaging may have small holes, which could lead to mold formation. Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to a point of sale. For more information, customers can consult the website www.ah.be or call the number 0800 777 05.

Product Description

• Category: rice
• Product name: Conimex Panklare nasi
• Brand: Conimex
• Best before date (BDD): 13/07/2022, 17/08/2022 & 18/08/2022
• Batch: L1194N41, L1229N41 & L1230N41
• Type of packaging: airtight bag
• Weight: 230 g

For further information , contact Albert Heijn on 0800 777 05

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Czech Republic – Filák’s salami square – Mold/Moulds

Posted on March 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Prosec ( Zabori 143, 53944 Prosec )
ID: 00032131
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated non-perishable products

Filák’s salami square
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Mold colonies were present on the surface of the product. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

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

The sample was taken from the opened package.

Lots: L: 220121
Expiration date: 02/25/2022
Packaging: Plastic package with label
Quantity of product in package: 1,054 kg
Producer: Klasterecke masne pochoutky, as, Klasterec nad Orlici 162, 56182 Klasterec nad Orlici
Country of origin:  Czechia
Sampling date: 4. 2. 2022
Reference number: 22-000088-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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France – Country Bread, Country Ball, Country Cobblestone, Fig Bread, Country Walnut Bread Mycotoxin – Ergot Alkaloids

Posted on March 17, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name UNBRANDED
  • Model names or references country bread, country ball, country cobblestone, fig bread, country nut bread made on March 10 and 11 – BBD/DLUO: March 14 and 15
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Dated
    0207748008866 Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
    3289664233901 Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
    0207827005588 Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
    0207795008598 Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
    0207725006236 Date of minimum durability between 03/14/2022 and 03/15/2022
  • Products List Reminder_poster.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging Plastic bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/10/2022 to 03/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Products manufactured and sold in the Bakery department
  • Geographic area of ​​sale E.LECLERC SODIROCHE
  • Distributors E.LECLERC SODIROCHE

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall presence of ergot alkaloids above the regulatory limit.

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Belgium – African Special brand melon seeds – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 16, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Recall by Hax Trading
Product: African Special brand melon seeds.
Problem: Aflatoxin content too high.
In agreement with the FASFC, Hax Trading is withdrawing African Special brand melon seeds from sale and recalling them from consumers due to excessively high aflatoxin content.
Hax Trading asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased.

Product Description– Product name: Melon seeds
– Brand: African Special
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 01/12/2023
– Batch number: 1921
– Period of sale: from 09/17/2021 to 03/14/2021
– Weight: 400g

The product was distributed by:Familu group Kloosterstraat 3 2920 Lommel
DND Brothers Wondelgemstraat 48 A 9000 Gent
Best BV Pilorijnstraat 4 9000 Gent
Sonkofa Market 1 BV Kleine Laan 14 9100 Sint-Niklaas
Afro Asian Foods – Heren Beglielaan 21 2200 Herentals
Hanan BVBA Dambrugstraat 240 206 raat 240
6 2300 Turnhout
Harry BVBA Stationstraat 46 2440 Geel
Mikra De Merodelei 38 2300 Turnhout

For further information , contact:

Hax trading via Info@HAXTradingBVBA.com

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Tuna Fillet

Posted on March 11, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Histamine in Tuna fillet center cut from the Maldives in the Netherlands and Belgium

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Nutmeg – Date Syrup

Posted on March 11, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A content above the limit in Nutmeg from Indonesia in Hungary and Serbia

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Ochratoxin A in date syrup from Sweden in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Organic Black Mulberries – Curry Powder – Pistachios – Peanuts – Pakistan Rice – Groundnuts – Hazelnuts – Melon Seeds – Dried Figs

Posted on March 11, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin B1 and Aflatoxin total in Organic Black Mulberries from Turkey in Germany, Netherlands and Norway

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Elevated levels of aflatoxins in curry powder from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins over the limits in Pistachios from United States in Italy

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Aflatoxin B1 in Organic Egyptian Peanut kernels Blanched after further treatment in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Pakistan Rice in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in Pakistani Super Basmati Brown Rice(Husked Rice) Crop 2020-2021 in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts in shell from Egypt in Italy

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Aflatoxin B1 (sample A: 3,37 +/- 0,51, sample B: 3,32 +/- 0,50 µg/kg) in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Poland

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Aflatoxins in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan in Italy

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Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in Netherlands and Switzerland

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Aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from Turkey, origin Iran in Turkey and Italy

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Aflatoxins (B1 72.1±9.0 – Sum 80.1±9.0) above the maximum limits allowed in shelled Pistachios from USA in Italy

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Aflatoxins in melon seeds from China, via Netherland in Germany

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Aflatoxins in Pistachio kernels from the United States in Turkey and Germany

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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France – Tuna steak sold at the traditional stand – Histamine

Posted on March 8, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Unbranded
  • Model names or references Sliced ​​tuna loin in store (Darne de thon) sold at the traditional stand of the CARREFOUR MARKET store in SANCERRE between 21/02/2022 and 22/02/2022
  • Identification of products
    Lot
    Lot sold between 02/21/22 and 02/22/22
  • Packaging by weight, presented sliced
  • Marketing start/end date From 21/02/2022 to 22/02/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EN 34.336.503 EC
  • Further information Sliced ​​tuna loin in store (Darne de thon) sold at the traditional stand of the CARREFOUR MARKET store in SANCERRE between 21/02/2022 and 22/02/2022
  • Geographic area of ​​sale SANCERRE MARKET STORE ONLY
  • Distributors SANCERRE MARKET STORE ONLY

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallPresence of Histamine
  • Risks incurred by the consumerEndogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

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