Category Archives: Mold/ MouldAscospores

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Spice Mixture – Groundnuts – Nutmeg

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Aflatoxins beyond permitted limits in shelled pistachios of USA origin from Türkiye in Italy and Greece

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 in spice mixture from Türkiye in Germany

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Aflatoxins in Groundnut from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

Czech Republic – K-Jarmark Czech Eidam – Visible Mould/Mold

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Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
DUC HANH LE
Moravský Písek ( Podhájí 194, 696 85 Moravský Písek )
ID: 63508320
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese
K-Jarmark Czech Eidam
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:
fungi visible to the eye
There were green and whitish gray mold colonies on the surface of the cheese. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

The sample was taken from the loaded package.

Expiration date: 08.07.24
Packaging: plastic packaging with paper label
Quantity of the product in the package: 3.165 kg
Country of origin: Czechia
Date of sample collection: 07/01/2024
Reference number: 24-000327-SZPI-CZ

The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

RASFF Alerts – Mould/Mold – Date Bars – Dried Cheese Powder

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Date bars with moulds from the Netherlands in Portugal

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Presence of Mould in Dried Cheese Powder from the Netherlands in Ireland

Research – Recent Advances in Non-Contact Food Decontamination Technologies for Removing Mycotoxins and Fungal Contaminants

MDPI

Abstract

Agricultural food commodities are highly susceptible to contamination by fungi and mycotoxins, which cause great economic losses and threaten public health. New technologies such as gamma ray irradiation, ultraviolet radiation, electron beam irradiation, microwave irradiation, pulsed light, pulsed electric fields, plasma, ozone, etc. can solve the problem of fungal and mycotoxin contamination which cannot be effectively solved by traditional food processing methods. This paper summarizes recent advancements in emerging food decontamination technologies used to control various fungi and their associated toxin contamination in food. It discusses the problems and challenges faced by the various methods currently used to control mycotoxins, looks forward to the new trends in the development of mycotoxin degradation methods in the future food industry, and proposes new research directions.

Ireland – Recall of a batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta due to possible presence of Mould/Mold

FSAI

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.33
Product Identification: Roma Formaggio da Pasta Dried Cheese Powder; pack size: 80g
Batch Code Best before date: 21.03.2025
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

The above batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta is being recalled due to the possible presence of mould.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch.

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.33
Product Identification: Roma Formaggio da Pasta Dried Cheese Powder; pack size: 80g
Batch Code Best before date: 21.03.2025
Country Of Origin: Netherlands

Message:

The above batch of Roma Formaggio da Pasta is being recalled due to the possible presence of mould.  Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the affected batch.

USA – Delta’s ‘spoiled food’ that forced emergency NYC landing was covered in black mold: sources

New York Post

The “spoiled food” that sickened passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight and forced an emergency landing in New York City was covered in black mold, sources told The Post Wednesday.

At least 24 became ill after eating the mold-laden food aboard Amsterdam-bound Flight 136, which touched down a little after 3 a.m. at JFK Airport, sources said.

Air traffic controllers initially told the airport that 70 people were sickened but just two dozen were treated for symptoms by EMS. No one was hospitalized.

USA – Wildly Beloved Foods is Recalling Orzo (Vegan) Dried and Campbell (Vegan) Dried Due to Potential Mold/Mould

FDA

Image of Wildly Beloved Foods Orzo, 10 oz; Image of Wildly Beloved Foods Campanelle, 10 oz.

June 24, 2024, Wildly Beloved Foods of Clinton, Washington is recalling approximately 30 packages of Orzo (vegan) Dried and 30 packages of Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10 oz, due to potential mold growth contamination.

The recalled Orzo (vegan) Dried, 10oz were distributed through Payless Foods, The Star Store, Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is packaged in a clear compostable bag marked with the lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-050724-A and the expiration date of May 7, 2025 on the side of package.

The recalled Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10oz were distributed through Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is package in a clear compostable bag marked with lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-051724-A and the expiration date of May 17, 2025 on the side of package.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem

We initiated this recall because the product was under-dried and we found three packages within our retail marketplace that had the beginning signs of mold.

Consumers who have purchased affected products in 10oz. packages are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (360) 321-5000, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm PT.

Representatives of the news media may obtain more information about Wildly Beloved Foods as well as any updates on this recall notification on our website: wildlybelovedfoods.com or by contacting Jennifer Adcock at the number listed above or at info@wildlybelovedfoods.com.

RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Madeleines

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Mold on madeleines from Spain in France

Canada – Just Juice Organic brand 100% Pure Juice – Pineapple recalled due to mould

Gov Canada

Product
100% Pure Juice – Pineapple
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

Affected products

JustJuice Organic brand 100% Pure Juice – Pineapple recalled due to mould

Czech Republic – HIGHLANDS SAUSAGE – Visible Mold/Mould

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Illustrative photo #4

Place of inspection:
Valašské Klobouky ( Czechoslovak Army 1107, 766 01 Valašské Klobouky )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Meat and meat products Durable meat products

HIGHLANDS SAUSAGE
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of green and white mold were found on the surface of the food in almost all the inspected packages under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Batch: L:9109
Best before date: 05/09/2024
Packaging: PE with print
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.3 kg
Manufacturer: Krahulík-MASOZÁVOD Krahulčí, as, no. 10, 58856 Krahulčí, Czech Republic
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 26/04/2024
Reference number: 24-000217-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.