Category Archives: Mould/Mold

USA – Delta’s ‘spoiled food’ that forced emergency NYC landing was covered in black mold: sources

Posted on July 5, 2024 by | Leave a comment

New York Post

The “spoiled food” that sickened passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight and forced an emergency landing in New York City was covered in black mold, sources told The Post Wednesday.

At least 24 became ill after eating the mold-laden food aboard Amsterdam-bound Flight 136, which touched down a little after 3 a.m. at JFK Airport, sources said.

Air traffic controllers initially told the airport that 70 people were sickened but just two dozen were treated for symptoms by EMS. No one was hospitalized.

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Switzerland is withdrawing Serbian flour from the market, the mycotoxin fumonisin was detected in an illegal amount

Posted on July 4, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Slobodenpecat

Switzerland is withdrawing from the market yellow and white maize flour originating from Serbia due to an illegal amount of the mycotoxin fumonizim, the European rapid alert and food information system RASFF said.

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RASFF Alert- Fumonisins – White Maize Flour

Posted on June 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxins and fumonisins in white maize flour from Serbia in Switzerland

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USA – Wildly Beloved Foods is Recalling Orzo (Vegan) Dried and Campbell (Vegan) Dried Due to Potential Mold/Mould

Posted on June 25, 2024 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Image of Wildly Beloved Foods Orzo, 10 oz; Image of Wildly Beloved Foods Campanelle, 10 oz.

June 24, 2024, Wildly Beloved Foods of Clinton, Washington is recalling approximately 30 packages of Orzo (vegan) Dried and 30 packages of Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10 oz, due to potential mold growth contamination.

The recalled Orzo (vegan) Dried, 10oz were distributed through Payless Foods, The Star Store, Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is packaged in a clear compostable bag marked with the lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-050724-A and the expiration date of May 7, 2025 on the side of package.

The recalled Campanelle (vegan) Dried, 10oz were distributed through Bayview Farmers Market, Redmond Farmers Market, Woodinville Farmers Market, Tilth Farmers Market, Everett Farmers Market and the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace in Washington. The product is package in a clear compostable bag marked with lot WBF-SEMPLV-CL-051724-A and the expiration date of May 17, 2025 on the side of package.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem

We initiated this recall because the product was under-dried and we found three packages within our retail marketplace that had the beginning signs of mold.

Consumers who have purchased affected products in 10oz. packages are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (360) 321-5000, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm PT.

Representatives of the news media may obtain more information about Wildly Beloved Foods as well as any updates on this recall notification on our website: wildlybelovedfoods.com or by contacting Jennifer Adcock at the number listed above or at info@wildlybelovedfoods.com.

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Quebec – Notice not to consume olives with candied lemon sold by the company La gourgane – eco-responsible grocery store – Mold/Mould

Posted on June 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , June 21, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company La gourgane – eco-responsible grocery store, located at 23, rue Racine , in Baie- Saint-Paul , advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, due to the possible presence of mold.

Product name

Format

Target lot

“CANDILED LEMON OLIVES”

in bulk

Units sold from March 15, 2024 to June 21, 2024

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale only at the establishment designated above. The product was sold in bulk, at a self-service counter, in a refrigerated state.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the affected product does not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, its consumption may represent a health risk.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested people can consult the Food This hyperlink will open in a new window. section  of the Quebec government website. They also have the option of registering online to receive, by email, food  recall This hyperlink will open in a new window. releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliment” on X (formerly Twitter) at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliment This hyperlink will open in a new window. .

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RASFF Alert – Mold/Mould – Madeleines

Posted on June 21, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Mold on madeleines from Spain in France

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Canada – Just Juice Organic brand 100% Pure Juice – Pineapple recalled due to mould

Posted on June 10, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Gov Canada

Product
100% Pure Juice – Pineapple
Issue
Food – Microbial Contamination – Non harmful (quality or spoilage)
What to do

Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

Audience
Retail
Distribution
National

Affected products

JustJuice Organic brand 100% Pure Juice – Pineapple recalled due to mould

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Czech Republic – HIGHLANDS SAUSAGE – Visible Mold/Mould

Posted on June 3, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Potravinynapranyri

Illustrative photo #4

Place of inspection:
Valašské Klobouky ( Czechoslovak Army 1107, 766 01 Valašské Klobouky )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Meat and meat products / Durable meat products

HIGHLANDS SAUSAGE
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Colonies of green and white mold were found on the surface of the food in almost all the inspected packages 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: L:9109
Best before date: 05/09/2024
Packaging: PE with print
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.3 kg
Manufacturer: Krahulík-MASOZÁVOD Krahulčí, as, no. 10, 58856 Krahulčí, Czech Republic
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 26/04/2024
Reference number: 24-000217-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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RASFF Alerts- Mold/Mould – Tomato Tartare – Sesame Seeds

Posted on May 31, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Organoleptic defect (Presence of mold) detected in tomato tartare from France in Monaco and Belgium

RASFF

Presence of mold in sesame seeds from Mali in Italy and Switzerland

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Research – Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxins

Posted on May 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ACSA

The individual consumer generally cannot control the presence of mycotoxins in the food he or she purchases, except to observe whether mold is present. Mycotoxin-producing fungi generally grow during the production and storage of plant products. The most common mycotoxins that can be present in foods are: aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, fumonisins, patulin and ochratoxin A.

The four main aflatoxins are AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2. These toxins are produced primarily by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus . Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is produced by mammals after consumption of feed (or food) contaminated by AFB1. Aflatoxins are tasteless, colorless, and odorless, fluoresce under ultraviolet light, and can withstand high temperatures.

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