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RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Pistachios – Peanuts – Groundnuts

Posted on February 2, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Norway and Bulgaria

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Lot of shelled pistachios with aflatoxin b1 and total values ​​higher than the legal limit. REG. EU no. 915/2023 from Iran in Italy

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

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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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Total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin b1 and sum of aflatoxins in in-shell peanuts from Egypt in Italy

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

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Aflatoxins in groundnut kernels from Paraguay in Romania

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Total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin – Ergot Alkaloids – Rye Flour – Rolled Rye – Ground Rye

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Ergot alkaloids in rye flour and ergot sclerotia in rolled rye and grinded rye from Germany in Belgium and the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin – Fumonisins – Corn Flour

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Fumonisins in corn flour from Italy via France in Luxembourg

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Research- Determination of Mycotoxins in Plant-Based Meat Alternatives (PBMAs) and Ingredients after Microwave Cooking

Posted on January 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Abstract

In this study, we investigate the role of microwave cooking in reducing mycotoxin contamination in plant-based food matrices, with a focus on veggie burgers (purchased and home-made) and their ingredients (soybean, potatoes, zucchini, carrots). Two different conditions were studied (Max–Min) that were 800 W for 60 s and 800 W for 90 s, respectively. The degradation patterns of aflatoxins (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, AFG2), fumonisins (FB1, FB2, FB3), trichothecenes (T2, HT2, ZEA), and ochratoxin A (OTA) were studied. The extraction procedures were conducted with the QuEChERS extraction, and the analyses were conducted with liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that degradation under microwave cooking varies considerably across different food matrices and cooking conditions. This study provides valuable insights into the degradation of mycotoxins during microwave cooking and underscores the need for more research in this area to ensure food safety.

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RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Peanut Butter – Dried Figs – Brazil Nuts – Almonds

Posted on January 26, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin limit exceeded in peanuts from China in Spain

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Aflatoxin in Pistachio from Turkey in Italy and Germany

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Aflatoxins in peanut butter from India in Germany and Austria

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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High level of aflatoxins (B1 and total) in pistachios in shell from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxin in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxin B1 and total in Pistachios peeled from Iran in the Netherlands and Germany

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Aflatoxins in dried organic figs from Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in Pistachios in shell from Türkiye in Italy

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States of America, via Türkiye in Italy and Germany

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Aflatoxin in Groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins (B1,B2,G1,G2) in raw groundnuts, from the USA in the Netherlands and Switzerland

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Aflatoxin B1 in Brazil nuts from Bolivia in the UK and Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in almonds from Spain in the Netherlands

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Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin GGB 23105780 in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert- Ochratoxin A – Sultanas

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Presence of Ochratoxin A above the limit value in sultanas from Turkey in Italy

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Ochratoxin A in clipped, halved dried figs from Turkey in France , Germany and Poland

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Research- Monitoring of Animal Feed Contamination by Mycotoxins: Results of Five Years of Official Control by an Accredited Italian Laboratory

Posted on January 23, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Mycotoxin contamination of animal feed is a complex issue in both animal wellness and food safety. The most diffused mycotoxins subject to the official control of animal feed are Aflatoxin B1 (AF), Zearalenone (ZEA), Deoxynivalenol (DON), Ochratoxin A (OCRA), Fumonisins (FUMO), and T-2/HT-2 toxins. This work describes the results of five years of monitoring focused on the evaluation of mycotoxin contamination of animal feed. Analytical determinations were carried out by means of accredited ELISA. The obtained results showed a non-alarming scenario, with several samples resulting as “non-compliant” according to the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) set in European Regulation No. 574/2011. Out of 722 analyzed samples coming from 2 Italian regions, Apulia and Basilicata, 14 samples were characterized by mycotoxin concentrations higher than related MRL; in particular, 5, 4, and 5 non-compliant samples for DON, AF, and ZEA, respectively. This study also evaluated the possible correlations between mycotoxin type and feed use with a special focus on animal sensitivity to mycotoxins.

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RASFF Alert – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Pistachios – Groundnuts – Peanuts

Posted on January 19, 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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Aflatoxins (B1 and Total) beyond permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Turkey

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in groundnuts from the USA (via UK) in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the United States in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in Groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

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High content of aflatoxin in in-shell pistachios from Iran in Italy

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye in Slovenia

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Aflatoxins beyond permitted limits in shelled Pistachios from Türkiye in Italy

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

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Aflatoxins above the limits in Pistachios in shell from Turkey in Italy

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Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

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France – Sliced ​​bread for Rye Toast 300g CASINO – Mycotoxins

Posted on January 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Cereals and bakery products
Product brand name
CASINO
Model names or references
Sliced ​​bread for Rye Toast 300g CASINO
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
3222477758353 A296BB Minimum durability date 01/22/2024
Start/end date of marketing
From 04/11/2023 to 06/12/2023
Storage temperature
Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
CASINO, VIVAL, SPAR and Casino distribution networks

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Hungary – Nett Food Bulgur, 1 kg – Mycotoxin – DON – Deoxynivalenol

Posted on January 17, 2024 by | Leave a comment

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Date 2024-01-16
Name of Product Nett Food Bulgur, 1 kg
Nature of the problem Mycotoxin (DON – deoxynivalenol) content exceeding the limit value
DetailsNébih asks customers not to consume the product that matches the identification data below!

Notifier: Bio Fair Trade Kft.

Product name: Nett Food Bulgur, 1 kg

Brand: NETTFOOD

Product origin: Ukraine

Picture of the product:

Nett Food Bulgur, 1 kg

Nature of the problem: Mycotoxin (DON – deoxynivalenol) content exceeding the limit value

Quality retention times: 

• 01.07.2024.
• 01.08.2024. 
• 08.05.2024.

Packaging: 1 kg

Manufacturer: Bio Fair Trade Kft.

Distributor: Bio Fair Trade Kft.

Action: Product recall

Bio Fair Trade Kft. informed its customers about the recall on its website . 

The affected product can be returned to any Auchan store, and the full purchase price of the product will be refunded.

You can read more about the nature of the problem here .

The product recall only applies to the product identified by the above data.

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