Category Archives: Mould Toxin

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachio Kernels – Pistachios – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Dried Melon Seeds

Posted on April 16, 2021 | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 36.2; Tot. = 42 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran in Poland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 40.0; Tot. = 43.4 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 22 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from India in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1; Tot. = 8.1 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 37; Tot. = 45 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 30.8; Tot. = 35.5 µg/kg – ppb) in dried melon seeds from Iran in Germany

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF

USA – FDA Enforcement reports – Week 14th April

Posted on April 15, 2021 | Leave a comment

FDA

Class I Food Event
Event ID:
87614
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
03/26/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
04/02/2021
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recalling Firm:
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC
15900 Sabra Way
South Chesterfield VA United States
Distribution Pattern:
The product was distributed to the following states: CA, UT, AZ, NC, IN, WA, MS, FL, ME, MO, VA

Associated Products

Product Description:
Sabra Dipping Co, Classic Hummus ,10oz. PET cup, sealed with lid, 12 ct. Manufacturing Codes 300067. Expiration date 4/26/21
Product Quantity:
2160 cases, 16,200 lbs
Reason for Recall:
Potential Salmonella contamination
Recall Number:
F-0386-2021
Code Information:
300067. Expiration date 4/26/21
Not Yet Classified Food Event
Event ID:
87516
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
03/15/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
E-Mail
Recalling Firm:
The Toasted Oat
72 S Liberty St Ste B
Powell OH United States
Distribution Pattern:
Distributed to all US States with the exception of North and South Dakota

Associated Products

Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Blueberry Cobbler Soft Granola (6 -10 oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Blueberry Cobbler (5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case)
Product Quantity:
145,000 (total of 28.3g bars); 87905 (total of 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 86000820042, 86000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Macadamia Chunk Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Macadamia Chunk ( 5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case).
Product Quantity:
145,000 (Total for 28.3g bars); 87905 (Total for 10oz Pouch)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 860000820042, 860000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Cherry Streusel Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Cherry Streusel ( 5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case)
Product Quantity:
145,000 (Total for 28.3g bars); 87905 (Total for 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 860000820042, 860000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Apricot Shortbread Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case)
Product Quantity:
87905 (Total for 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC – 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080

Leave a comment

Posted in FDA, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Spoilage, Food Testing, mold, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Moulds, Salmonella

Denmark – Risk of mold growth in Organic mayonnaise

Posted on April 12, 2021 | Leave a comment

DVFA

Scandic Food A / S is recalling REMA 1000 Organic Mayonnaise, as there is a risk of mold growth in the product

Recalled Foods , Published: April 9, 2021

Modified April 9, 2021
What food:
REMA 1000 Organic Mayonnaise
Net content: 210g
Best before date: 26-11-2021
Lot: L4

Sold in:REMA 1000 stores across the country
Company recalling:Scandic Food A / S

Cause:There is a risk of mold growth in the product.

Risk:mold growth makes the product unfit for human consumption.

Advice for consumers: The Danish
Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, 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 Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, mold, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Moulds, Mycotoxin

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Curry Powder – Shrivelled Hazlenut Kernels – Pistachios – Watermelon Seeds – Hazlenuts – Peanuts – Shelled Almonds

Posted on April 9, 2021 | Leave a comment

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 20; Tot. = 21 µg/kg – ppb) in curry powder from India in Switzerland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 21.4; Tot. = 118 µg/kg – ppb) in shrivelled hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (Tot. = 103 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States, dispatched from Turkey in Spain

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 7.87; Tot. = 8.41 µg/kg – ppb) in watermelon seeds from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 13.2; Tot. = 14.6 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 12.9; Tot. = 15.6 µg/kg – ppb) in inshell peanuts from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (Tot. = 68.1 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Iran in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 14.8; Tot. = 16.7 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled almonds from Australia in Spain

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF, Toxin

RASFF – Moulds – Garlic Dipping Sauce

Posted on April 9, 2021 | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

garlic dipping sauce from the United Kingdom infested with moulds in the Netherlands

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, 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 Testing, mold, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Moulds, RASFF

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Smoked Paprika Powder – Pepper

Posted on April 9, 2021 | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

ochratoxin A (35 µg/kg – ppb) in smoked paprika powder from Spain in the Netherlands

RASFF

ochratoxin A (26 µg/kg – ppb) in pepper from Spain in the Netherlands

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, RASFF, Toxin

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnuts- Coated Ravioli and BBQ Flavoured Peanuts – Peanut and Caramel Ice Cream Paste

Posted on April 2, 2021 | Leave a comment

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 8; Tot. = 9.7 µg/kg – ppb) in coated ravioli and barbeque flavoured peanuts from China in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 37.6; Tot. = 45.9 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Egypt in Italy

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 31; Tot. = 34 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 68; Tot. = 152 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 13.84; Tot. = 15.77 µg/kg – ppb) in organic dried chopped figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 15.7; Tot. = 28.0 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 3.6; Tot. = 4.3 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut and caramel ice cream paste from Bosnia and Herzegovina in Croatia

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 31; Tot. = 76 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 41; Tot. = 140 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF, Toxin

RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin Ergot – Rye

Posted on April 2, 2021 | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

ergot (Claviceps purpurea) alkaloids (5807 mg/kg – ppm) in rye from Germany, via Poland in the Netherlands

Leave a comment

Posted in Ergot, Ergot Alkaloids, food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF, Rye Ergot

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

Posted on April 2, 2021 | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

ochratoxin A (80.2 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Spain in Switzerland

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, RASFF

RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin –

Posted on April 2, 2021 | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 0.025 mg/kg – ppm) in gluten corn from France, via the Netherlands in the Netherlands

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Animal Feed, Animal Feed Mould Toxin, Animal Feed Testing, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Toxin, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF, Toxin