Category Archives: Mould/Mold

RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin – Fumonisins – Corn Flour

RASFF

Fumonisins in corn flour from Italy via France in Luxembourg

Czech Republic – Pilos Eidam grated, 200g – Visible Mold/Mould

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #4

Place of inspection:
Veselí nad Moravou ( class Masarykova 170, 698 01 Veselí nad Moravou )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Pilos Eidam grated, 200g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In some of the inspected packages, the occurrence of mold was detected on the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Batch: DMT: 12/01/2024
Best before date: 12/01/2024
Packaging: plastic bag printed, sealed
Quantity of the product in the package: 200 g
Manufacturer: Milchwerke Oberfranken West eG, Sulzdorfer Straße 7, 96484 Meeder, Germany
Date of sample collection: 12/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000056-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – K CLASSIC fine-aromatischer Edamer am Stück – Visible Mould/Mold

Potravinynapranyri

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Place of inspection:
Brno ( Řípská 1476/27, 627 00 Brno )
ID: 25110161
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

K CLASSIC fine-aromatischer Edamer am Stück
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In some of the inspected packages, mold colonies were present on the surface of the cheese under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Best before date: 07/02/2024
Packaging: PET/PE
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.25 kg
Distributor: supplier: Milkpol spol. sro, Reinerova 1657/23, 163 00, Prague 6
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 20/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000055-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – MÚÚÚ FARMERS SPECÁCKY 600 g, HEAT PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCT – Visible Mould/Mold

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Place of inspection:
Doksy ( Zámecká 186, 47201 Doksy )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Meat and meat products Heat-treated perishable products

MÚÚÚ FARMERS SPECÁCKY 600 g, HEAT PROCESSED MEAT PRODUCT
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye
surface appearance

Colonies of mold were present on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. 

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

Batch: L590060126
Expiration date: 14/12/2023
Packaging: PE tub with pap. data label
Quantity of the product in the package: 600 g
Manufacturer: MASO UZENINY PÍSEK, as, Novodvorská 1062/12, 142 00 Prague 4
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 12/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000054-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

France – Semi-cooked foie gras 950g tray – Mold/Mould

Gov France

Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Others
Product brand name
Secret d’Eleveurs / Les Halles Occitanes / Unbranded
Model names or references
Semi-cooked foie gras 950g tray
Product identification
Batch Date
23279055 Use-by date 03/04/2024
23306037 Use-by date 04/30/2024
Packaging
Tray
Start/end date of marketing
From 10/11/2023 to 01/26/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR 81.120.005 CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
See Attachment
List of points of sale
23279055_-_23306037.pdf

Czech Republic – CHEESE THREADS 35% TSV – Visible Mold/Moulds

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Place of inspection:
Orlová ( FS Tůmy 1331/0, 73514 Orlová )
ID: 00685976
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

CHEESE THREADS 35% TSV
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Mold colonies were present on the surface of the food in all the inspected packages. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. 

Batch: L23 326-11
Expiration date: 21/12/2023 and 22/12/2023
Packaging: foam polystyrene tray and food foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.296 kg
Date of sample collection: 20/12/2023
Reference number: 24-000033-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

USA – Haleon Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Night time Adult Products Due to Microbial Contamination

FDA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 24, 2024 – Warren, NJ, Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Night time Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to microbial contamination.

In immunocompromised individuals, the use of the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as fungemia or disseminated fungal infection. In non-immunocompromised consumers, the population most likely to use the product, life-threatening infections are not likely to occur. However, the occurrence of an infection that may necessitate medical intervention cannot be completely ruled out.

To date, Haleon has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

Robitussin Honey CF Max Day and Nighttime are cough syrups indicated for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies. This recall covers only the following lots:

Product Lot Number Expiry Date
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
DAY ADULT 4OZ
T10810 31OCT2025
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
DAY ADULT 8OZ
T08730
T08731
T08732
T08733
T10808
31MAY2025
31MAY2025
31MAY2025
31MAY2025
30SEP2025
ROBITUSSIN HONEY CF MAX
NT ADULT 8OZ
T08740 T08742 30JUN2026
30JUN2026

Haleon is notifying its distributors and customers directly and has provided them with instructions for the return of all recalled products. Consumers that have purchased the product listed should stop consumption immediately. Please call our Consumer Relations team at +1-800-245-1040 (Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM Eastern Time) or reach out via email to mystory.us@haleon.com.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

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

MDPI

Abstract

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.

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

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

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

Nebih

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.