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Belgium – Organic rye from the Pit & Pit brand – Ochratoxin A

Posted on April 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Pit & Pit organic rye

In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the “Organic Rye” product from the Pit & Pit brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to excessively high levels of ochratoxin A.

Pit & Pit asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it. A free return label can be requested by sending an email with the photo of the label to help@pit-pit.com. Upon receipt of the return, the product will be refunded to you.

Product Description :

Product name: Organic rye
Brand: Pit & Pit
Type of packaging: transparent bag
Expiration date (DDM): 04/30/2024 – 09/30/2024
Weight and batch numbers:
1kg – Lot s : LUVZFWZL9, LUW4IC94L, LUX2U3XHO, LUZLHHA62, U1ZHWGL5, LV3UIT0DA, LUW4IC94L
The product was sold online, via the website http://www.pit-pit.com.

For any further information , please contact: help@pit-pit.com.

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USA – Infinite Herbs, LLC Expands Recall of Fresh Organic Basil to Include Melissa’s Brand Organic Basil Received by Illinois and Missouri Retailer

Posted on April 22, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

April 19, 2024—Infinite Herbs LLC of Miami, Florida, is expanding its April 18th recall to include Melissa’s brand fresh organic basil in 2.0 oz ( 96 packages, UPC 0 45255 14142 9) and 4.0 oz packages (24 packages, UPC 0 45255 14439 0) available for sale at Dierberg’s stores in Illinois and Missouri between February 10th and 20th (see photos below). This product is part of the lot that was previously recalled and, therefore, has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Please note that this recalled product is outdated and no longer available for sale. Still, consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers and not consume the recalled organic basil if they have it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 305-599-9255 x 148 or email customer_service@infiniteherbs.com, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT.

The company is conducting this recall with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) knowledge.

Link to Original Press Release

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Belgium – Dried blackberries – Aflatoxin

Posted on April 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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AH ripe

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn is recalling from consumers the Dried Blackberries ‘AH gedroogde biologische moerbei’ of the Albert Heijn brand with the expiry date 08/25/2024.

The product contains too high aflatoxin content (b1, b2, g1 and g2) and ochratoxin A. There is no immediate danger to health. If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it can be harmful.

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be exchanged or refunded.

Product Description :

  • Product category: dried fruits
  • Product name: AH gedroogde biologische moerbei
  • Brand: Albert Heijn
  • Expiration date (DDM): 08/25/2024
  • Sales period: 02/06/2024 until 04/16/2024 inclusive
  • Type of packaging: plastic bag  
  • Weight: 150g

Sold through Albert Heijn stores.

For any further information, please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Almond Flour – Peanuts – Pistachios – Almonds – Mulberries

Posted on April 19, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Exceeding the MRL for aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxins in almond flour from Spain in Poland

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Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the USA in the Netherlands

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Presence of Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in shelled Pistachios from Türkiye, USA origin in Italy

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Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Nicaragua in the Netherlands

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Presence of aflatoxins above the established limit in almonds from USA in Spain

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Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in mulberries from Turkey in the Netherlands and Belgium

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Aflatoxins (B1 = 69,62 µg/kg; Tot. = 78,32 µg/kg) in peanuts from Egypt in Poland

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Research – Health warning due to Aflatoxins in almonds linked to production of cancer cells

Posted on April 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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The EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (Rasf) has issued an alert after detecting its presence. aflatoxin above the permissible level in Almond Coming from the United States. The analysis has been done at border controls.

aflatoxins are Very poisonous mushroom and harmful for human consumption, is associated with chronic exposure to these substances production of cancer cells,

The notification states “Serious” risk When the analyzes conducted exceeded the maximum permitted level of this substance of 10 micrograms/kg – ppb. However, the RASF system does not offer any data related to the region of the country, the brand under which it is marketed or the plantation from which these contaminated almonds come.

In that sense, FACUA-Consumers in Action criticizes that the limited information published by the European Commission creates doubts about all almonds coming from the United States, since it is not the producing company or even the region of the country. Does not give details about. Which has been cultivated.

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France – Vacuum-packed mackerel fillet – Histamine

Posted on April 18, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Fishing and aquaculture products
Product brand name
unbranded
Model names or references
vacuum-packed mackerel fillet
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
370016420970 25032024 Use-by date between 04/03/2024 and 04/09/2024
Products List
NOTICE_IMPORTANT.pdfAttachment
Packaging
pre packaged
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/03/2024 to 04/09/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
unbranded
Further information
mackerel fillet packaged on site
Geographical sales area
15000
Distributors
intermarche aurillac

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Germany – Ubina organic raisins and Ubina organic trail mix – Ochratoxin A – OTA

Posted on April 15, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

April 12, 2024

Product name:

Ubina organic raisins and Ubina organic trail mix

Product images:

ORGANIC raisins 125g, paper bag front.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC raisins 300g in a reusable jar.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC trail mix 125g, paper bag front.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC trail mix 275g, in a reusable glass.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH Bültbek 21 22962 Siek

Reason for warning:

Detection of elevated levels of ochratoxin A (OTA). OTA is a naturally occurring mold toxin that can occur from certain types of fungi in various foods such as grains and dried fruits. OTA is suspected of being genotoxic and possibly carcinogenic to the kidneys. Since a health risk for the consumer cannot be ruled out, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the affected product.

Additional Information:

Ubina organic raisins paper bag 125 g; Lot: 332231224; Best before: December 23rd, 2024
Ubina organic raisins reusable jar 300 g; Lot: 302140225 + 302150225, best before date: 02/14/2025 + 02/15/2025
Ubina organic trail mix paper bag 125 g; Lot: 335231224; Best before: December 23rd, 2024
Ubina organic trail mix reusable jar 275 g; Lot: 305231224 + 305140225; Best before: December 23rd, 2024 + February 14th, 2025

Manufacturer’s homepage:

http://www.ubina.de

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France – Sultanas 250 g – Ochratoxin A

Posted on April 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : La Madia srl

​​Name : Sultanas 250 g

Reason for reporting : Other reason for revocation

Publication date : 12 April 2024

Documentation

Documentation

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Quebec – Notice not to consume salami sold by the company Aliment Stabile – Staphylococcus aureus

Posted on April 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , April 11, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Aliment Stabile, which carries out its activities on the premises of the company Salami Mondial , located at 3405, boulevard de la Concorde, in Laval , advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because these foods are likely to contain the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria .

Product name

Format

Target lot

“SWEET SALAMI CACCIATORE”

Unitary

Lot: 232336

“CACCIATORE SALAMI STRONG”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale in several establishments in Montreal, Laval and Lanaudière. The salami was vacuum packed in a transparent plastic bag. All products were sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, their consumption may represent a health risk.

Food poisoning by staphylococci is characterized by a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps and diarrhea. Usually, symptoms appear 30 minutes to 8 hours after eating contaminated food and disappear after 24 hours.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnuts

Posted on April 12, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in Netherlands

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Aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts from China in France in Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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