Category Archives: Mould Toxin

Czech Republic – PRE-MEASURED rye flour – dark BREAD – Ergot Alkaloids

Posted on January 31, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Předměřice nad Labem ( Průmyslova 107, 50302 Předměřice nad Labem )
ID: 49814869
Food group: Milled cereal products / Flour and semolina

PRE-MEASURED rye flour – dark BREAD
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

sum of ergot alkaloids

The maximum permitted limit for the content of contaminating substances – ergot alkaloids was exceeded in the flour.

Ergot alkaloids are produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea and cause poisoning (ergotism).

Batch: 061022
Best before date: 07/06/2023
Packaging: PAP bag with print
Quantity of the product in the package: 1 kg
Producer: Mlýny J.Voženílek, spol.s ro, Průmyslova 107, Předměřice nad Labem 50302
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 8/11/2022
Reference number: 23-000045-SZPI-CZ

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Research – Aflatoxins in Maize from Serbia and Croatia: Implications of Climate Change

Posted on January 29, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Abstract

Aflatoxins (AFs) represent the most important mycotoxin group, whose presence in food and feed poses significant global health and economic issues. The occurrence of AFs in maize is a burning problem worldwide, mainly attributed to droughts. In recent years, Serbia and Croatia faced climate changes followed by a warming trend. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to estimate the influence of weather on AFs occurrence in maize from Serbia and Croatia in the 2018–2021 period. The results indicate that hot and dry weather witnessed in the year 2021 resulted in the highest prevalence of AFs in maize samples in both Serbia (84%) and Croatia (40%). In maize harvested in 2018–2020, AFs occurred in less than, or around, 10% of Serbian and 20% of Croatian samples. In order to conduct a comprehensive study on the implications of climate change for the occurrence of AFs in maize grown in these two countries, the results of available studies performed in the last thirteen years were searched for and discussed.

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Belgium – Pistachios – Aflatoxin

Posted on January 27, 2023 | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of pistachios by the farmer Bas “Boer Bas” in Bruges
Product: Pistachios.
Problem: Too high aflatoxin content.

In consultation with the FASFC, pistachios in bulk (in jars) are withdrawn from sale and recalled to consumers because of too high aflatoxin content.

The Bas farmer “Boer Bas” asks his customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale. We will of course reimburse you for it and have it destroyed.

Product description

– Product name: Pistachio
– Information on the label and batch number: Stat No 0802520000 Poste IR – Batch N°12
– Best before dates (DDM): 08/30/2023 and 08/31/2023
– Sales period : from 05/09/2022 to 01/12/2022
– Nature of packaging: glass jar (reconditioned) with a label on the lid
– Weight: 200gr-500gr (variable according to the size of the jar)

  

The product was distributed by:

Farmer “Boer Bas” Sint-Pietersnoordstraat 3 8000 BRUGES

For more information please contact:

Jens Mouton, Torhoutbahn 125, 8480 Ichtegem
phone 0472 82 65 98 or info@boerbas.be

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Research – Latest EU audit questions Turkish approach to control mycotoxins

Posted on January 27, 2023 | Leave a comment

ACSA

An audit carried out between the months of May and June 2022 by the General Directorate of Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) of the European Commission on the official controls that Turkey applies in relation to mycotoxins in dried figs and pistachios concludes that they are not effective. This conclusion fully coincides with the alerts and rejections at the border level that are notified through the Rapid Alert Network for Feed and Food (RASFF), where figs and pistachios from Turkey are prominent players due to the presence of aflatoxins.

It should be noted that the EU establishes that each shipment of dried figs and pistachios coming from Turkey or through Turkey must have a health certificate issued by the authorities, as well as the results of official sampling that demonstrate compliance with the requirements on maximum levels. of aflatoxins. It should be remembered that no level has been established for Ochratoxin A in dried figs. Figs from Turkey are subject to a 20% analysis frequency by EU countries, while it is 50% for pistachios.

There is a decreasing trend of rejection decisions based on Turkish pre-export tests. This fact contrasts with the results obtained in the controls carried out by the EU countries. In short, the ability of the Turkish control system to ensure that all shipments of exported dried figs and pistachios have been produced in accordance with EU regulations is called into question.

The auditors found that official controls are not designed to verify and control whether farmers implement mycotoxin control measures. Reports on official controls, including the effectiveness of HACCP schemes and controls carried out by processors, are also poor.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Organic Dried Figs – Pistachios – Groundnuts – Dried Figs – Cracked Nutmeg

Posted on January 27, 2023 | Leave a comment

RASFF

Exceedance of limit values for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in dried organic figs from Turkey in Turkey, Malta, Slovenia, Romania, Italy, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 and Total in Pistachio nuts from Turkey in Romania and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Brazilian groundnuts in Netherlands, Poland and Ukraine

RASFF

Aflatoxins beyond the maximum permitted limits in Pistachios in shell from Iran in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Sweden

RASFF

Aflatoxins in soy chunks from India, via the Netherlands in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in cracked nutmegs from Indonesia in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from the USA, via Turkey in Italy and Romania

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin – Dried Organic Figs – Sunflower Seeds

Posted on January 27, 2023 | Leave a comment

RASFF

Exceedance of limit values for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in dried organic figs from Turkey in Austria, Germany, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Romania, Slovenia and Turkey

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in shelled sunflower seeds from China in Denmark and Poland

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EU – Entry into force of the new maximum limits for Ochratoxin A

Posted on January 26, 2023 | Leave a comment

ACSA

In January 2023, the new maximum limits of ochratoxin A in certain foods approved in August by Commission Regulation (UE) 2022/1370 of August 5, 2022 will come into force, amending Regulation (EC) nº 1881 /2006 regarding the maximum content of ochratoxin A in certain food products .

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced naturally by fungi of the genera  Aspergillus  and  Penicillium  and is found as a contaminant in a wide variety of foods, such as cereals and cereal-based products, coffee beans, dried fruits, wine and grape juice, spices and licorice. Ochratoxin A is formed during drying in the sun and storage of crops. Formation can be avoided by applying good drying and storage practices.

Regulation (EC) nº1881/2006 already established the maximum content of ochratoxin A for certain foods. This new regulation:

Establish maximum limit of ochratoxin A for:

  • Nuts other than raisins.
  • Certain licorice products.
  • dry herbs
  • Certain ingredients for infusions.
  • Certain oleaginous seeds.
  • pistachios
  • Cocoa powder
  • Malt-based non-alcoholic drinks

Reduces the existing maximum limits of ochratoxin A for:

  • Bakery products.
  • raisins
  • roasted coffee
  • instant coffee

In addition, it extends to all species the provisions in force relating to ochratoxin A in certain species. 

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Belgium – Pistachios from the Flourpower – Aflatoxin

Posted on January 26, 2023 | Leave a comment

AFSCA

01/25/2023 (Reminder of 01/17/2023 )
*ERRATUM*Recall from FLOURPOWER BV
Product: “biologische pistachenoten” pistachios from the Flourpower
brand Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

In agreement with the FASFC, FLOURPOWER BV is withdrawing pistachios “biologische pistachenoten” of the Flourpower brand from sale and recalling them from consumers due to an excessively high aflatoxin content.

FLOURPOWER BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it on Saturday to the point of sale in which it was purchased.

Product Description :

– Product name: biologische pistachenoten (pistachios)
– Brand: Flourpower (B)
– Distributor: DO IT ORGANIC (NL)
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 01 /08/2023
– Batch number: 010823-D / 12
– Sale period: from 21/03/2022 to 31/12/2022
– Type of packaging: paper bag
– Weight: 500g.

The product was distributed by:

Flourpower BV Artemeersstraat 14 A 9880 Aalter

For further information, contact:

FLOURPOWER BV
Tel: 0465 09 41 03
E-mail: kwaliteit@flourpower.be

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France – APPLE COMPOTE GOURDS LOW IN SUGAR 12x90G – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on January 25, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name SWEETNESS OF THE ORCHARD
  • Model names or references APPLE COMPOTE GOURDS LOW IN SUGAR 12x90G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3564700416037 / Date of minimum durability 05/06/2024
  • Products ListPoster_reminder_gourdes_all_apple_12x90g.pdfEnclosed
  • Packaging 12 CUPS OF 90G
  • Marketing start/end date From 12/01/2023 to 20/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Only products bearing the additional code 10 following the barcode are affected by the recall.
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Patulin beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin

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Belgium – Cereal bars “Lemon pistachio aperitif / Pistachio aperitif”- Aflatoxin

Posted on January 23, 2023 | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Coup d’barre
Product: Cereal bars “Lemon pistachio aperitif / Pistachio aperitif”.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.

In agreement with the FASFC, Coup d’barre is withdrawing the “Lemon Pistachio Apéro / Pistachio Apéro” cereal bars from sale and recalling them from consumers due to an excessively high content of aflatoxins in the pistachios used in the recipe. .

Coup d’barre asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. You can exchange with a compliant product.

Product Description :

– Product name: Lemon pistachio aperitif cereal bars / Pistachio aperitif cereal bars
– Brand: Coup d’barre
– Expiry dates (BDD) and batch numbers:

• 03/30/23 – LAPC301022
• 04/14/23 – LAPC141122
• 05/08/23 – 05/08/23

– Sales period: 30/10/22 to 16/01/23
– Type of packaging: Individual packaging or display of 25 bars
– Weight: 40g or display of 25 bars of 40g

 

The product was distributed online via www.coupdbarre.com and via various points of sale including:

Tandem Fiets Café, Rue de la Charité 22, 1210 Brussels

Kazidomi, Rue Saint-Lambert 135, 1200 Brussels

For any additional information , contact: Mr. Evan Rouard on 0479328484 (in Belgium) and/or evan@coupdbarre.com

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