Category Archives: Mold Toxin

Belgium – “Sankhal” (millet couscous) from the La Vivière brand- Aflatoxin

Posted on January 4, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

01/04/2022 (update 12/16/2021)
AFSCA recall
Product: “Sankhal” (millet couscous) from the La Vivière brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the AFSCA is withdrawing from sale the product “Sankhal” (millet couscous) of the La Vivière brand and is recalling it to consumers because too high aflatoxin content.

The AFSCA asks not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product Description

• Product name: “Sankhal” (millet couscous)
• Brand: La Vivière
• Lots and expiry dates:
L21-08067 – DDM:
06/30/2023 L21-08078 – DDM: 07/30/2023
• Weight: 400g

This product was sold in Belgium via various general food stores including:
– Bilal and Laiba Sprl., Boulevard Paul Janson 10, 6000 CHARLEROI
– Fezan Voeding, leemput str. 14, 8000 BRUGGE
– Best Pilorijnstraat 4 9000 GHENT
– Oriental Exotic Langestr. 21 1730 ASSE

For any further information , you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800 / 13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxins – Ginger – Dried Figs – Pistachios – Dried Chilli Peppers – Millet Couscous – Groundnut Kernels

Posted on December 31, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxins (aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin) in ginger from India, via the United Kingdom and the Netherlands in Germany

Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.5; Tot. = 12.5 µg/kg – ppb) in raw pistachio nuts in shell from Turkey in Spain

Aflatoxins (B1 = 36.6; Tot. = 36.6 µg/kg – ppb) in dried chili peppers from China in Finland

Aflatoxine in Millet Couscous from Senegal in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain

Aflatoxins (B1 = 14.4; Tot. = 14.4 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Spain

Aflatoxins (Tot. = 18.6 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Austria, Germany, Netherlands, UK

Aflatoxins (B1 37.8 µg/kg – Tot. 56.1 µg/kg) in shelled pistachios from Turkey in Italy and France

Aflatoxins (B1 = 38.7; Tot. = 40.7 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from Turkey in Italy

Aflatoxins (B1 = 12; Tot. = 12 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A – Date Syrup

Posted on December 31, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

High levels of Ochratoxin A in date syrup from Tunisia in Belgium, Austria and Germany

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RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Gluten Free Bread – Strawberry Jam

Posted on December 24, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Mould in gluten-free bread from Germany in Denmark

Mould infestation in strawberry jam from Austria in Croatia, Hungary, Germany, Italy, Romania and Russia

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Dried Figs – Hazelnuts – Crispy Peanut Candies –

Posted on December 24, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Aflatoxins (B1 = 15.7; Tot. = 19.9 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted pistachios in shell from Turkey, via Bulgaria in Austria, France and Germany

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia and Luxembourg

Aflatoxin in hazelnuts from Azerbaijan in Germany and Slovakia

Aflatoxins (B1 = 3.8; Tot. = 21.8 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnuts from Georgia in Italy and Bulgaria

Aflatoxin in crispy peanut candies from Russia in Latvia

Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Turkey in Germany

Aflatoxin above legal limit in shelled pistachios from Iran in Italy

Aflatoxin B1 in Hazelnut kernels from AZERBAIJAN in Italy and Luxembourg

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Denmark – Mold/Mould in gluten-free bread

Posted on December 21, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Allergikost A / S is recalling gluten-free dark wholemeal bread in slices due to the presence of mold in the products.

Recalled Foods , Published: December 21, 2021

Which food:
G-Foods Dark wholemeal bread in slices (gluten-free) ( see picture)
Net content: 500g
Best before date: 18.03.2022
Lot no .: 18.03.2022
EAN code: 4250208850143

Sold in:
Bilka, Føtex and via Føtex home delivery .

Company recalling:
Allergikost A / S.

Cause:
The company has found that there is a risk of mold in the products.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the products unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers: The Danish
Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the products back to the store where they were purchased or to discard them.

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Israel – Peanuts – Aflatoxin

Posted on December 21, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Avikam Singer Trade and Marketing Ltd. recalls Natural Peanut (1 kg; Best before 30.06.22) due to aflatoxin contamination.

Click to access RCL_16122021.pdf

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Austria – Darbo low-calorie jam strawberry – Mould/Mold

Posted on December 17, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food recall

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Darbo low-calorie jam strawberry
Recall reason	Mold growth
Manufacturer	A. Darbo AG
Expiry Date	09/15/2023
Batch number	L 258 1

Public product recall of a batch of Darbo low-calorie jam strawberry

A. Darbo AG attaches great importance to the quality and safety of its products. During ongoing internal quality controls, slight mold growth was found on the surface of some jars of the Darbo Calorie Reduced Strawberry Jam 220 g. For reasons of precautionary consumer protection, the product is therefore being recalled and not consumed because it may be harmful to health.

The following product is affected by the recall:

Darbo low-calorie jam strawberry 220 g (article number 9001432035883) with the best before date 15.09.2023 and the batch number / lot number L 258 1.

This batch information is printed on the edge of the lid as follows: Best before September 15, 2023 L 258 1

The product that has now been recalled was manufactured by A. Darbo AG and placed on the market from September 20, 2021 .

The product can also be returned (in all branches) without proof of purchase. The purchase price will be refunded.

Other Darbo products and other production batches of Darbo Reduced Calorie Jam Strawberry are not affected.

A. Darbo AG regrets the incident and apologizes for the inconvenience.

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Belgium – “Sankhal” (millet couscous) from the La Vivière brand – Aflatoxin

Posted on December 17, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

AFSCA recall
Product: “Sankhal” (millet couscous) from the La Vivière brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the AFSCA is withdrawing from sale the product “Sankhal” (millet couscous) of the La Vivière brand and is recalling it to consumers because too high aflatoxin content.

The AFSCA asks not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased.

Product Description

• Product name: “Sankhal” (millet couscous)
• Brand: La Vivière
• Lot: L21-08067
• Expiry date (DDM): 06/30/2023
• Weight: 400g

This product was sold in Belgium via various general food stores including:

Bilal and Laiba Sprl., Boulevard Paul Janson 10, 6000 CHARLEROI
Fezan Voeding, leemput str. 14, 8000 BRUGGE

For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800 / 13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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Denmark – Mold/Mould growth in Pågen Vanillas

Posted on December 17, 2021 by KSW | Leave a comment

Pågen Denmark is recalling Pågen Vanillas as there is a risk of mold growth in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: December 16, 2021

Modified December 16, 2021

What foods:

Pågen Vanillas ( see photo )

Least durable: all dates from 15.12-2021 up to and including 17.01.2022

EAN barcode: 7311070006230

Sold in:

Salling Group stores nationwide

Coop stores across the country

Dagrofa stores across the country

REMA 1000 stores nationwide

Aldi stores across the country

Intervare

Company recalling:

Pågen Denmark

Cause:

The company has found that there is a risk of mold growth in the product.

Risk:

mold growth makes the product unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:

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

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