Category Archives: Mold Toxin

Norway – Foodtrade AS withdraws “Oslo Bakeri Organic Brazil Nuts” – Aflatoxin

Matportalen

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

Denmark – Risk of mold/mold in Excellent Cookies

Foedevarestyrelsen

Nordthy A/S is recalling “Excellent Cookie with dark chocolate and chopped hazelnut” and “Excellent Cookie with milk chocolate, chopped hazelnuts and caramel flavor”, due to the risk of mold in the product.

The product should be discarded or returned to the store where it was purchased.

What food?

Excellent Cookie with dark chocolate and chopped hazelnut
EAN: 5711070802092
Excellent Cookie with milk chocolate, chopped hazelnuts and caramel flavor
EAN: 5711070802108
Net content: 90 grams
Last use by date/best before date: 13.12.2023

Sold in:

Normal stores all over the country.

Why is the product being recalled?

There is a risk of mold in the product. Mold in the product makes it unsuitable as food.

What should you do as a consumer?

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to discard the product or return it to the store where it was purchased.

Who is recalling this product

Nordthy A/S, Rubinvej 61, 7700 Thisted

Belgium – Organic Brazil nuts from the Pit&Pit brand – Aflatoxins

AFSCA

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 .

Czech Republic – ORGANIC APPLE JUICE – Patulin

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #1

Place of inspection:
Louny ( Vladimirská 2501, 440 01 Louny )
ID: 49900510
Invalid parameter:

patulin

The allowed limit for the content of the contaminating substance – patulin was exceeded in the apple cider.

Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by fungi that attack mechanically damaged fruit.

Best before date: 02 11 25
Packaging: glass bottle + TO cap
Quantity of the product in the package: 250 ml
Manufacturer: Mostárna Louny ln sro, Vladimirská 2501, Louny
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 4/5/2023
Reference number: 23-000632-SZPI-CZ

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Cayenne Pepper – Sultanas

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in cayenne pepper from Turkey in Belgium, Germany in the Netherlands

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in sultanas from Türkey via the Netherlands in Belgium, Germany

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Brazil Nuts – Red Raw Rice – Groundnuts – Peanuts

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Brazil nuts from Brazil in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in red raw rice in India, Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from The United States in the Netherlands

RASFF

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

Italy – Sultanas 250 g – Ochratoxin A

Salute

Brand : Eurospin Italia Spa

Name : Sultanas 250 g

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 12 September 2023

Documentation

Documentation

France – Nutmeg powder – Aflatoxin – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name One day a spice
  • Model names or references Nutmeg powder sachet code 51187
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3265960511875 504773000 Minimum durability date 08/31/2025
    3265960511874 504807000 Minimum durability date 09/30/2025
    3265960511875 504834000 Minimum durability date 09/30/2025
  • Packaging Brown kraft bag
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/10/2023 to 09/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Brown kraft bag
  • Geographical sales  France
  • Distributors SAS COPICHELLE LA CALE.PRO LES BO’CAUX

France – Nutmeg powder – Aflatoxin – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name The chef’s touch
  • Model names or references Nutmeg powder jar code 47109
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3265960511875 504834000 Minimum durability date 09/30/2025
  • Packaging PET jar 330mL
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/10/2023 to 09/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Transparent pot with black lid
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Green circle LABO & GATO toulouse

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Herbs and spices
  • Product brand name The chef’s touch
  • Model names or references Nutmeg powder jar code 47109
  • Product identification
    GTIN Batch Date
    3265960471094 504773000 Minimum durability date 08/31/2025
  • Packaging PET jar 330mL
  • Marketing start/end date From 08/10/2023 to 09/08/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Transparent pot with black lid
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors Green circle LABO & GATO toulouse

 Belgium -Organic gluten-free Speculoos 150g – Organic Honey Waffles gluten-free 240g – Organic Vanilla Waffles gluten-free 120g – from the Mamita’s Bakeries brand – Aflatoxin

AFSCA

Recall of Mamita’s Bakeries bv
Products: Organic gluten-free Speculoos 150g – Organic Honey Waffles gluten-free 240g – Organic Vanilla Waffles gluten-free 120g – from the Mamita’s Bakeries brand.
Problem: Too high aflatoxin B1 content.

In agreement with the FASFC, Mamita’s Bakeries bv is withdrawing the products:
       • Organic gluten-free Speculoos 150g
       • Organic Honey Waffles gluten-free 240g
       • Organic Vanilla Waffles gluten-free 120g
of the Mamita’s Bakeries brand from sale and is recalling them from consumers in due to too high aflatoxin B1 content.

Mamita’s Bakeries bv asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale in which they were purchased.

Description of products:

– Product name: Organic gluten-free speculoos
– Brand: Mamita’s Bakeries
– Minimum durability dates (DDM) (“Best before (or end)”): 01/10/24 – 02/15/24 – 02/28/24 – Batch
numbers: 100124 – 150224 – 280224
– Sales period: from 06/19/23 to 08/14/23
– Nature of packaging: blister
– Weight: 150g

– Product name: Gluten-free Organic Honey Waffles
– Brand: Mamita’s Bakeries
– Minimum durability dates (DDM) (“To be consumed preferably before (or end)”): 12/30/23 – 01/15/24 – 01/30/24 – 02/07/24 – 02/14/24 –
Numbers of lots: 301223 – 150124 – 300124 – 070224 – 140224
– Sales period: from 06/19/23 to 09/06/23
– Nature of packaging: printed bag
– Weight: 240g

– Product name: Gluten-free Organic Vanilla Waffles
– Brand: Mamita’s Bakeries
– Best before dates (Best before): 06/10/23 – 23/10/23 – 27/10/23 – 02/11/23 – 14/11/23 – 22/11/23
– Lot numbers: 061023 – 231023 – 271023 – 021123 – 141123 – 221123
– Sales period: from 06/19/23 to 08/14/ 23
– Nature of packaging: printed bag
– Weight: 120g

The product was distributed by:
– ​​Delhaize De Leeuw NV – Brusselsesteenweg 347 B-1730 Asse.
– Biofresh NV – Legen Heirweg 51 B-9890 Gavere.

For any further information , contact:
Mr Christophe
Info@mamitasbakeries.com