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Czech Republic – Mould – Eidam cheese 30%

Posted on March 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Hajnice ( Hajnice 205, Hajnice, 54466 )
ID: 48629081
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

Eidam cheese 30%
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

On the surface of the cheese there were colonies of green mold visible to the naked eye. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found. The food had an unknown date of minimum durability.

Packaging: red plastic foil + repackaged with food foil
Quantity of product in package: 0.41 kg
Sampling date: 7. 1. 2022
Reference number: 22-000104-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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RASFF Alert – Microbiological Contamination – Mould/Mold – White Beans

Posted on March 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Microbiological contamination (mould) of white beans from Poland in Slovakia

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Belgium – Conimex brand “Panklare nasi” rice- Mold/Mould

Posted on March 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall by Albert Heijn
Product: Conimex brand “Panklare nasi” rice.
Problem: The packaging may have small holes, which could lead to the formation of mold.

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn withdraws lots L1194N41, L1229N41 & L1230N41 from “Conimex Panklare nasi”. Albert Heijn is withdrawing the product from sale because the packaging may have small holes, which could lead to mold formation. Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to a point of sale. For more information, customers can consult the website www.ah.be or call the number 0800 777 05.

Product Description

• Category: rice
• Product name: Conimex Panklare nasi
• Brand: Conimex
• Best before date (BDD): 13/07/2022, 17/08/2022 & 18/08/2022
• Batch: L1194N41, L1229N41 & L1230N41
• Type of packaging: airtight bag
• Weight: 230 g

For further information , contact Albert Heijn on 0800 777 05

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Czech Republic – Filák’s salami square – Mold/Moulds

Posted on March 23, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Prosec ( Zabori 143, 53944 Prosec )
ID: 00032131
Food group: Meat and meat products / Heat-treated non-perishable products

Filák’s salami square
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

Mold colonies were present on the surface of the product. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, the storage temperatures of this product were not found to be satisfactory. The product has not expired.

The sample was taken from the opened package.

Lots: L: 220121
Expiration date: 02/25/2022
Packaging: Plastic package with label
Quantity of product in package: 1,054 kg
Producer: Klasterecke masne pochoutky, as, Klasterec nad Orlici 162, 56182 Klasterec nad Orlici
Country of origin:  Czechia
Sampling date: 4. 2. 2022
Reference number: 22-000088-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Luxembourg – UPDATE: RECALL: GOLDEN SUN BRAND BASMATI RICE – Mycotoxins – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on March 2, 2022 by | Leave a comment

SAP

LT Foods  is recalling the following product :

*Update

name Basmati rice
Mark Golden Sun
Unity 1kg
bar code 20364625
Date of minimum durability (MDD)* 05/07/2023* and 06/10/2023
Sale period* from 08/10/2021 until 01/03/2022*

Danger: excessive aflatoxin B1 content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the degree of temperature and humidity of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Source of information: Lidl recall notification & RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

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RASFF Alerts – Mould/Mold – Tortilla – Sugar Strands with Cocoa

Posted on February 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Mould in tortilla from UK via Netherlands in Finland

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Mould on sugar strands with cocoa from Germany in Denmark

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Czech Republic – KARLOVA KORUNA KORBÁČIK Steamed Cheese – Mould/Mold

Posted on February 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Semily ( Tyrsova 393, 51301 Semily )
ID: 64945880
Food group: Milk and milk products / Cheese

KARLOVA KORUNA KORBÁČIK steamed cheese
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye

In part of the package, the presence of mold visible to the naked eye was detected under the package. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

During the inspection, unsatisfactory storage temperatures of this product were not found. The product has not expired.

Expiration date: 2/19/2022
Packaging: PP bag with print, protective atmosphere
Quantity of product in package: 0.055 kg
Producer: SIMABELLE sro, č.p.1074, 739 98 Mosty u Jablunkova, branch: Rudé armády 1820, 733 01 Karviná – Hranice
Country of origin:  Czechia
Sampling date: Jan 20, 2022
Reference number: 22-000078-CAFIA-CZ

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Research – Aflatoxin Reduction and Retardation of Aflatoxin Production by Microorganisms in Doenjang during a One-Year Fermentation

Posted on February 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Meju, a raw material for doenjang preparation, is highly vulnerable to aflatoxin-producing fungi. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a one-year fermentation on aflatoxins and aflatoxin-producing fungi in doenjang spiked with aflatoxins B1, G1, B2, and G2 and inoculated with toxigenic Aspergillus flavus. A significant reduction in aflatoxins was observed after a year of fermentation, measuring 92.58%, 100%, 98.69%, and 100% of B1, G1, B2, and G2, respectively. After a year of fermentation, 6.95 ± 3.64 µg/kg of total aflatoxin was detected, which represents a 97.88% reduction in the total aflatoxin compared with the initial value (328.83 ± 36.60 µg/kg). Several aflatoxin-degrading fungi (Aspergillus versicolor, Cladosporium subcinereum, Aspergillus ochraceus) and bacteria (Bacillus albus, Bacillus velezensis) isolated from doenjang were identified as the major contributors to the reduction of aflatoxin. Furthermore, it was observed that most of the aflatoxin contamination in doenjang occurred during the meju stage, and this stage was found to be most susceptible to A. flavus contamination and growth. These findings reveal that native microorganisms mediate aflatoxin clean-up in doenjang during fermentation and support the use of such microorganisms as a starter culture for the preparation of aflatoxin-free doenjang.

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Czech Republic – Albert EXCELLENT SERRANO Ham – Mold/Mould

Posted on February 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Ceska Lipa – Lada ( Borska 3215, 470 01 Ceska Lipa – Lada )
Company ID: 44012373
Food group: Meat and meat products / Durable fermented products

albert EXCELLENT SERRANO ham
Category: Dangerous food
Unsatisfactory parameter:

mold visible to the eye
scent

There was mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The food did not expire.

Lots: LOT 72101
Date of minimum durability: 09-11-2022
Packaging: PE cover
Quantity of product in package: 4.2 kg
Distributor: Gornicky, sro, Harantova 1359, 397 01 Písek, Czech Republic
Country of origin:  Spain
Sampling date: Jan 17, 2022
Reference number: 22-000073-CAFIA-CZ
The sample was found by an official inspection of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority.

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Iceland – Mold/Mould in Cakes

Posted on February 14, 2022 by | Leave a comment

MAST

Matvælastofnun draws consumers’ attention to the recall of the Gestus light sponge bottom that Krónan ehf. imports. The recall is due to mold in the cakes but is best covered before the date. The importer has, in consultation with the health inspectorate in Hafnarfjörður and the Kópavogur area, recalled the product.

Only if the following batch is being recalled:

  • Trademark: Guest
  • Product name:  Guest light sponge bottoms
  • Manufacturer: CORONET CAKE COMPANY PL.
  • Importer: Krónan ehf
  • Country of manufacture: Denmark
  • Lot number / best for dates:  07/02/2021
  • Storage conditions: Room temperature
  • Distribution: The ISK and KR

Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it and return it to the store where it was purchased.

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