Exceed ochratoxin A: 174 ± 42 μg/kg in Raisins from Uzbekistan in Latvia and Lithuania
Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in mulberries from Turkey in the Netherlands and Belgium
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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A -Raisins- Mulberries
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Research – Health warning due to Aflatoxins in almonds linked to production of cancer cells
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.
Germany – Ubina organic raisins and Ubina organic trail mix – Ochratoxin A – OTA
Alert type:
Groceries
Date of first publication:
April 12, 2024
Product name:
Ubina organic raisins and Ubina organic trail mix
Product images:
Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH
Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH
Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH
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:
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France – Sultanas 250 g – Ochratoxin A
Brand : La Madia srl
Name : Sultanas 250 g
Reason for reporting : Other reason for revocation
Publication date : 12 April 2024
Documentation
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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnuts
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France
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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, Aspergillus Toxin, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Cocoa Powder- Organic Rye Flour
Ochratoxin A higher in cocoa powder in from Poland in Italy, Netherlands, Austria and Czech Republic
Ochratoxin A in organic rye flour, from Lithuania in Croatia, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia and UK
Ochratoxin in Cocoa Powder from the Netherlands in Poland, Hungary, Greece and Czech Republic
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Iceland – Mold poison in spelled muesli – Ochratoxin A
The Swedish Food Agency warns against the consumption of one production batch of MUNA spelled muesli with cranberries, because the mold poison ochratoxin was detected above the limit in the sultanas raisins contained in the product. Icepharma hf. has, in cooperation with the Reykjavík Health Authority, recalled the product.
The Swedish Food Agency received information about the product through the RASFF European rapid alert system for food and feed.
Information about the product to which the recall is limited:
- Brand: MUNA
- Product name: Spelled muesli with cranberries
- Shelf life: Best before Date: 31.01.2025
- Batch number: BN52441
- Net quantity: 500 g
- Manufacturer: Horst Bode Import-Export GmbH (Bode Naturkost)
- Country of manufacture: Germany
- Name and address of the company that is recalling the product: Icepharma hf., Lynghálsi 13, 110 Reykjavík.
- Distribution: Nettó, Thín Verslun-Kassin, Melabúðin, Kjörbúðin, Krambúðin, Iceland, Fjarðarkaup, Hlíðarkaup.
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Italy – COCOA POWDER 250g – Ochratoxin A
Brand : PENNY
Name : COCOA POWDER 250g
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 10 April 2024
Documentation
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France – CHECKED PISTACHIO CHEF METRO CHEF – Aflatoxin – Ochratoxin A
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Nuts and seeds
Product brand name
METRO CHEF
Model names or references
METRO CHEF CHOPPED PISTACHIO 1KG
Product identification
Batch Date
14029044 Recommended consumption date 01/28/2025
13341018 Recommended consumption date 06/12/2024
14016047 Recommended consumption date 01/15/2025
14003021 Recommended consumption date 02/01/2025
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
METRO France
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France – PEANUTS IN SHELL 500g – Aflatoxin
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Nuts and seeds
Product brand name
PAQUITO
Model names or references
PAQUITO PEANUTS IN SHELL – 500g
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3250391435487 L5 – all hours Minimum durability date 03/27/2025
Packaging
500 g bag
Start/end date of marketing
From 03/29/2024 to 04/08/2024
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Regions: Brittany, Normandy, New Aquitaine, Pays-de-la-Loire
Distributors
INTERMARCHE
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