Levels of mycotoxins in the EU are higher than last year, according to results from the world’s largest mycotoxin survey, from health, nutrition and bioscience company, Royal DSM.
The survey results comprise data from 10,199 samples, from 78 countries around the world for the months of January to June 2023.
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Kohberg Bakery Group A/S is recalling a number of rye bread varieties, as there is a risk of mold in the products. The products should be discarded or returned to the stores where they were purchased.
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Brand : dmBio
Name : dmBio Raspberry Rice Cakes 35 g
Reason for reporting : Recall for microbiological risk
Date of publication : 24 August 2023
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Patulin in apple juice from Denmark in Sweden
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Visible mould in protein quark from Germany in the Netherlands
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The color of the product showed changes typical of rancidity. Colonies of mold were visible on the surface. 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: | DP 12.07.2023 |
| Expiration date: | 12/07/2023 |
| Manufacturer: | Butcher H+H sro, Hlavní 46, 742 47 Hladké Životice |
| Country of origin: |  Czechia |
| Date of sample collection: | 30/06/2023 |
| Reference number: | 23-000534-SZPI-CZ |
The food had a damaged and soot-contaminated packaging. The food smelled strongly of spoilage, it was overgrown with mold.
Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
| Batch: | 105 |
| Best before date: | 15/02/2024 |
| Packaging: | plastic foil |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 175 g |
| Date of sample collection: | 20/07/2023 |
| Reference number: | 23-000507-SZPI-CZ |
All inspected packages were found to contain mold visible to the naked eye under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.
| Batch: | L35310404 |
| Best before date: | 12/08/2023 |
| Packaging: | plastic vacuum packaging |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 125 g |
| Country of origin: |  Italy |
| Date of sample collection: | 17/07/2023 |
| Reference number: | 23-000546-SZPI-CZ |
Some of the inspected packages were found to contain mold visible to the naked eye under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.
| Batch: | L51310705 |
| Best before date: | 10/08/2023 |
| Packaging: | plastic – protective atmosphere |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 125 g |
| Country of origin: | Italy |
| Date of sample collection: | 17/07/2023 |
| Reference number: | 23-000549-SZPI-CZ |
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All inspected packages were found to contain mold visible to the naked eye under the packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
The food did not have an expired minimum durability date. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.
| Batch: | L35314207 |
| Best before date: | 19/09/2023 |
| Packaging: | plastic vacuum packaging |
| Quantity of the product in the package: | 125 g |
| Country of origin: | Italy |
| Date of sample collection: | 17/07/2023 |
| Reference number: | 23-000547-SZPI-CZ |
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