Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands
AFLATOXINS IN SHELLED HAZELNUTS FROM GEORGIA in Italy
High count of moulds and aflatoxins in shelled almonds from the United States in Italy
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RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Peanuts- Hazelnuts – Almonds
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RASFF Alert- Histamine – Tuna
Histamine in tuna, from Sri Lanka in the Netherlands
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RASFF Alert – Staphylococcal Enterotoxin in Raw milk Cheese
Staphylococcal enterotoxin in raw milk cheese from Switzerland in Germany
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RASFF Alert- Lipophilic Toxin – Mussels
Presence of lipophilic toxin detected in mussels from France in Switzerland
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Norway – Foodtrade AS withdraws “Oslo Bakeri Organic Brazil Nuts” – Aflatoxin
Oslo Bakeri Organic Brazil nuts 400 g and 5 kg cartons, with a best before date of 31.12.24, are being recalled due to the discovery of aflatoxins above the limit value. Brazil nuts are labeled as originating in Bolivia, imported from a producer in Brazil.
The product is sold at independent grocery stores in Eastern Norway, and in specialist stores Oslo Bakeriet AS and Carl Heftye.
Consumers are asked not to eat the nuts, and return them to the store where they were purchased.
There have been findings of the mold-related aflatoxin above the limit value in the products. Aflatoxins are carcinogenic and can damage the genetic material (DNA). You can read more about mold reporting on Matportalen
Contact Foodtrade AS:
Managing Director Manuel Lozano, phone number: 95 94 70 45
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Belgium – Organic Brazil nuts from the Pit&Pit brand – Aflatoxins
Pit & Pit recall
Product: Organic Brazil nuts from the Pit&Pit brand.
Problem: Too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the “Organic Brazil Nut” product from the Pit & Pit brand from sale and is recalling it from consumers due to its high aflatoxin content.
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.
Description of the product:
– Name of the product: Organic Brazil nuts
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent pot with black lid and plastic bag
– Expiration date (BAD): 03/27/2025
– Weight and number batches:
o 300g – Lot: UT17GQ2J
o 900g – Lot: UT17GQ2K
o 2.5kg – Lot: UT17GQ2L
The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com .
For any further information , please contact: help@pit-pit.com .
RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Cayenne Pepper – Sultanas
Ochratoxin A in cayenne pepper from Turkey in Belgium, Germany in the Netherlands
Ochratoxin A in sultanas from Türkey via the Netherlands in Belgium, Germany
RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Brazil Nuts – Red Raw Rice – Groundnuts – Peanuts
Aflatoxin B1 in Brazil nuts from Brazil in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Spain
Aflatoxin B1 in red raw rice in India, Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany
Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in groundnuts from The United States in the Netherlands
Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands
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New Zealand -Public health warning: shellfish biotoxin alert for Raglan coastline
New Zealand Food Safety today issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from the Raglan coastline.
The warning extends from Port Waikato, southward to Tauratahi Point at the entrance of Kawhia Harbour. The warning includes the entire Raglan and Aotea Harbours but not Kawhia Harbour. Paralytic Shellfish Toxins have been detected in shellfish from Raglan at levels above the safe limit set by MPI.
Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.
Note that cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed, its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.
Symptoms typically appear between 10 minutes and 3 hours after ingestion and may include:
- numbness and a tingling (prickly feeling) around the mouth, face, and extremities (hands and feet)
- difficulty swallowing or breathing
- dizziness
- headache
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- paralysis and respiratory failure and in severe cases, death.
If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, phone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.
Monitoring of toxin levels will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly. Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets, or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by MPI to ensure they are safe to eat.
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Italy – Sultanas 250 g – Ochratoxin A
Brand : Eurospin Italia Spa
Name : Sultanas 250 g
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 12 September 2023
Documentation
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