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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts -Basmati Rice – Rice Flour – Dried/Chopped Organic Figs – Peanut Butter

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Aflatoxin in Basmati rice from the Netherlands in the UK and Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 in rice flour (raw material) from the Netherlands in Germany and France

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Aflatoxins in Basmati rice from the Netherlands in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and UK

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Excessive aflatoxin content (total aflatoxin) in dried, chopped organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in USA peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in inshell USA peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Indian Peanut butter in  the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt in Germany

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Luxembourg – BASMATI RICE FROM THE GOLDEN SUN BRAND – Ochratoxin A

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SAP

Lidl is recalling the following product :

Last name XXL Basmati Rice
Mark Golden Sun
Unity 4.5kg
Date of minimum durability (MDD) All DDMs between 12/15/2022 and 12/21/2022 (inclusive)

Danger  : Potential presence of ochratoxin A

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by molds which can be present in different products such as cereals, coffee, rice, spices and raisins. With repeated consumption, ochratoxin A can be carcinogenic and can have toxic effects at the renal level.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Source of information: Lidl recall notification

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Taiwan – Tainted snack foods from Southeast Asia seized at Taiwan border – Aflatoxin B1 – B2

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Taipei, Nov. 8 (CNA) A shipment of snack foods including corn puffs and peanut candies from Southeast Asia was recently seized at the border, after being found to contain excessive levels of a carcinogenic contaminant, Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Tuesday.

The cheddar cheese-flavored corn puffs from the Philippines totaling 262.24 kilograms were confiscated after sample testing on Aug. 19 detected 13.2 micrograms (µg) per kilogram of the carcinogen aflatoxins B1 (AFB1) and B2 (AFB2).

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Denmark – Ochratoxin A in basmati rice

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LIDL Danmark A/S is recalling Golden Sun Basmati Rice XXL 4.5kg, as an excessively high content of ochratoxin A has been found in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: November 9, 2022

Which foods:
Golden Sun Basmati Rice XXL (see picture here )
Net weight: 4.5g
Best before date: 16/12/2022 to 21/12/2022
Sold in:
LIDL stores throughout the country.
Companies that recall:
LIDL Danmark A/S, Profilvej 9, 6000 Kolding
Cause:
An excessively high content of the mushroom toxin ochratoxin A has been found in the product.
Risk:
The content of the mushroom toxin means that a health risk when ingested cannot be ruled out.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased or to discard it. 
If you experience symptoms in connection with consuming the product, you should contact your own doctor. 

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;Germany – Golden Sun basmati rice – Aflatoxin

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LMW

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/09/2022
Product name:

Golden Sun basmati rice, 1kg best before date: 07.01.2023, 08.01.2023, 18.01.2023 – 20.01.2023 Golden Sun long grain top quality rice in a cooking bag, 1kg best before date: 10.05.2023 – 12.05.2023, 17.05.2023 – 21.05.2023, 20.05.2020 .2023, 05/26/2023, 06/07/2023, 06/08/2023

Product images:

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customer information

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Van Sillevoldt Rijst BV Distribution nationwide by Lidl

Reason for warning:

Increased aflatoxin levels were detected in the products.

Packaging Unit: 1 kg
Durability:

07.01.2023, 08.01.2023,18.01.2023 – 20.01.2023 or 10.05.2023 – 12.05.2023, 17.05.2023 – 21.05.2023, 25.05.2023, 26.05.2023, 07.05.2023, 2020.06.06.07

Further information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information from the food company.

Click to access Filialplakat_Reis_DE.pdf

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France – DRY GOAT CHEESE – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name CHEVRIGNY – CHEVRIER DES CRAYS
  • Model names or references Churns Mini Churns
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3503965270008 272 Date of minimum durability 14/11/2022
    3503965270008 273 Date of minimum durability 21/11/2022
  • Products ListList_of_dry_products.pdfAttachment
  • Packaging plastic tray or bare product in traditional network
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/12/2022 to 09/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markFR-71-235-001-CE
  • Further information Dry goat cheese
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CARREFOUR France GRAND FRAIS France INTERMARCHE Bourgogne Franche Comté METRO Chalon sur Saône METRO Dijon HYPER U, SUPER U Burgundy Rhône Alpes Alsace

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Recall information for health reasons
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – FRESH GOAT CHEESE – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name GOATHERD OF CRAYS
  • Model names or references Cornflower corks Goat cheese cork France
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3503961124008 256 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503961124008 263 Date of minimum durability 10/18/2022
    3503961129003 258 – 259 – 262 – 264 – 269 – 270 – 271 – 272 – 273 Date of minimum durability between 11/10/2022 and 01/11/2022
  • Packaging Plastic tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/12/2022 to 09/30/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-71-235-001-CE
  • Further information Fresh goat cheese
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CARREFOUR France LECLERC Mâcon

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Recall information for health reasons
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – CABRIFRAIS Cheese – STEC E.coli O103

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name Crays goatherd
  • Model names or references CABRIFRAIS with raw milk
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3503961317004 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503961315062 255 – 258 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503965317024 256 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503961317028 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503961314126 255 – 259 Date of minimum durability between 10/11/2022 and 10/18/2022
    3503961321124 255 – 256 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/12/2022 to 09/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health markEN.71235001.CE
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Regions: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, , Burgundy-Franche-Comté, , Grand-Est
  • Distributors Auchan, Carrefour, Intermarché, System U, Leclerc, Colruyt

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Escherichia coli O103:H2
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – FRESH GOAT CHEESE – STEC E.coli

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Milk and dairy products
  • Product brand name GOATHERD OF CRAYS
  • Model names or references Satonnay flower petals Satonnay Truffle Tuber Aestivum Vitt. Satonnay shell 140g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3503965475007 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503965472006 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
    3503965452008 255 Date of minimum durability 11/10/2022
  • Packaging plastic tray or bare product in traditional network
  • Marketing start/end date From 09/12/2022 to 09/20/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR-71-235-001-CE
  • Further information Fresh goat cheese
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN GRAND FRESH CROSSROADS

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Recall information for health reasons
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Toxigenic Shiga Escherichia coli (STEC)

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France – Pistachio rolled head – E.coli and Staphylococcus aureus

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Meats
  • Product brand name DIENNET REGIONAL CHARCUTERIE
  • Model names or references PISTACHIO ROLLED HEAD DIENNET
  • Identification of products
    Lot Date
    224203 Use-by date 16/11/2022
  • Packaging Slices vacuum packed 250g Whole 2.5kg and/or 4.5kg
  • Marketing start/end date From 19/10/2022 to 02/11/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 01 263 001 EC
  • Further information Product sold in the LS and traditional and LS charcuterie department, non-contractual photo
  • Geographic area of ​​saleDepartments: AIN (01), RHONE (69)
  • DistributorsCarrefour City, Carrefour Contact, Leclerc, Proxi, Super U, U Express, Utile
  • List of points of saleclient_list.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallMICROBIOLOGICAL NON-COMPLIANCE
  • Risks incurred by the consumerEscherichia coli
    Staphylococcus aureus (agent responsable d’intoxination staphylococcique)

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