Category Archives: Mould/Mold

Wernersson Ost Danmark A/S is recalling gouda cheese due to the risk of mold on the cheeses, which makes them unsuitable as food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 13, 2023

Which food:

Gouda Holland ( see picture )
Net weight: 340g
Best before dates: 14/01/23, 22/01/23, 26/01/23, 30/01/23, 10/02/23.
EAN barcode number: 7331494127915 Country of
origin: The Netherlands

Sold in:
Føtex and Bilka throughout the country

Company that is recalling:
Wernersson Ost Danmark A/S

Reason:
The company has determined that there is a risk of mold in the specific batches of cheese.

Risk:
Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.

Advice to consumers:
The Danish Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to return the product to the store where it was purchased, or to discard it.

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RASFF Alerts – Mold/Mould – Napoli Bread – Tapas Cheese – Chill Mayo

Posted on January 13, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Mold in Napoli bread from Italy in Denmark

Risk of mold on tapas cheeses from Spain in Denmark

Mold in chili mayonnaise from Lithuania in Denmark

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Spoilage, Food Testing, mold, Mould/Mold, RASFF

RASFF Alert – Mould/Mold – Baby Food

Posted on January 6, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Mould in baby food from Spain in Poland

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould in chilli mayonnaise

Posted on January 4, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Food Solutions is recalling Big Farm Boys Chili Mayonnaise due to the risk of mold on the product, which makes it unfit for food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 4, 2023

Which food:

Big Farm Boys Chili Mayonnaise

Net weight: 230g

Best before date: 22/11/2023

LOT No. L 472

EAN barcode number: 5708308601336

Sold in:

Netto stores throughout the country.

Company that revokes:

Food Solutions A/S, Stavneagervej 22, 8250 Egå

Cause:

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

Risk:

Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:

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

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould on tapas cheeses

Posted on January 4, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Geia Food A/S is recalling Don Juan tapas cheeses – three Spanish cheeses – due to the risk of mold on the cheeses, which makes them unsuitable as food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 4, 2023

Which food:

Don Juan tapas cheeses – three Spanish cheeses

Net weight: 150g

Best before date: 26.02.2023

EAN barcode number: 8436529776973

Sold in:

Føtex and Bilka throughout the country

Company that revokes:

Geia Food A/S, Fuglevænget 9, 9000 Aalborg

Cause:

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

Risk :

Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:

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

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Denmark – Risk of mold/mould on Neapolitan bread

Posted on January 3, 2023 by KSW | Leave a comment

Geia Food A/S is recalling Neapolitan bread 500g, as there is a risk of the occurrence of mould, which makes the bread unsuitable as food.

Recalled Foods , Published: January 2, 2023

Which food:

Neapolitan bread – Italian inspired bread

Net weight: 500g

Best before date: 07.02.2023

EAN barcode number: 5710326011547

Sold in:

REMA 1000 stores throughout the country.

Company that revokes:

Geia Food A/S, Fuglevænget 9, 9000 Aalborg

Cause:

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

Risk:

Mold formation makes the product unsuitable as food.

Advice for consumers:

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

Posted in DVFA, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Spoilage, Food Testing, Mould/Mold

Italy – Mycotoxins in Cheese

Posted on December 30, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Breaking Latest News

A study found two mycotoxins in some packages of grated Grana Padano. Specifically, the paper found ochratoxin and sterigmatocystin, both produced by microscopic molds. The former was found in 48.6% of the cases analysed, while the latter was present in 94.4% of the packs of grated “grana” type cheeses sold in supermarkets. These would be small but significant quantities.

Posted in Mould Toxin, Mould/Mold, Moulds, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Organic Raisins

Posted on December 30, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Ochratoxin A in organic raisins from Uzbekistan, via Türkiye in Germnay and Uzbekistan

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Research – Increasing the Safety and Storage of Pre-Packed Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables by Supercritical CO2 Process

Posted on December 27, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

This work presents a feasibility lab-scale study for a new preservation method to inactivate microorganisms and increase the shelf life of pre-packed fresh-cut products. Experiments were conducted on coriander leaves and fresh-cut carrots and coconut.

The technology used the combination of hydrostatic pressure (<15 MPa), low temperature (≤45 °C), and CO₂ modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The inactivation was achieved for the naturally present microorganisms (total mesophilic bacteria, yeasts and molds, total coliforms) and inoculated E. coli. Yeasts and molds and coliform were under the detection limit in all the treated samples, while mesophiles were strongly reduced, but below the detection limit only in carrots.

Inoculated E. coli strains were completely inactivated (>6.0 log CFU/g) on coconut, while a reduction >4.0 log CFU/g was achieved for carrots and coriander. For all the treated products, the texture was similar to the fresh ones, while a small alteration of colour was detected. Microbiological stability was achieved for up to 14 days for both fresh-cut carrots and coconut.

Overall, the results are promising for the development of a new mild and innovative food preservation technique for fresh food.