Category Archives: Mould Toxin

Belgium – Roasted unsalted pistachios – Aflatoxin

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Delhaize Pistachios

Delhaize asks its customers not to consume and to return the product below to the store.

In collaboration with the AFSCA, Delhaize has decided to recall this product from consumers due to excessive aflatoxin content.

Product info:

PRODUCT: Unsalted roasted PISTACHIOS (200 g)
BRAND: Delhaize
EAN code: 5400113728740
Expiry date (BAD): 10/31/2024
Batch number: 672816
Sales period: from 02/07/2024 to 03/15/ 2024

Every day, Delhaize carries out hundreds of internal quality checks to guarantee the quality and food safety of its products at all times.

In the meantime, Delhaize has already removed all affected products from the shelves and strengthened controls on the product and the supplier. Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it. Customers have the option of returning the product in question to the point of sale where they purchased it. Reimbursement for each affected item is guaranteed.

Other products in the same assortment are not affected and can therefore be consumed safely. Delhaize would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Consumer Advice and Information:

What to do if you have already purchased the product?
Do not consume the product and return it to your Delhaize store. The product will be refunded to you.

For further information , customers can contact our customer service on the free number 0800/95 713

Belgium – Albert Heijn brand unsalted pistachios -Aflatoxin

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AH-Pistachenoten

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn is recalling from consumers the ‘AH ongezouten pistachios’ of the Albert Heijn brand with the expiry date 07/2024.

The product contains too high aflatoxin content (b2, g1 to g2). There is no immediate health hazard. If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it can be harmful.  

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be replaced or refunded.

Product Description

• Product category: nuts
• Product name: “AH ongezouten pistachios”
• Brand: Albert Heijn
• Best before date (BBD): 07/2024
• Sales period: 02/02/2024 until 03/15/2024 included
• Type of packaging: plastic tray  
For any further information , please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05

RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Dried Figs – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Maize Flour –

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Aflatoxin in pistachios from Türkiye in Bulgaria and Germany

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkiye in Finland

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Aflatoxins in peanuts inshell from Egypt in Greece

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Afatoxin in Paraquayan groundnut kernels in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnutkernels from Paraquay in the Netherlands and Switzerland

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in shelled pistachios originating from Iran in transfer from Kipi Kipi in Italy

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Aflatoxins and fumonisines in maize flour from Togo in Belgium

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Aflatoxin B1 (2,2 ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts from Paraguay in the Netherlands

Luxembourg – Small Quinoa Nut salad from the Delhaize brand – Aflatoxin

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The following product is recalled in Luxembourg:

Name small Quinoa Nut salad
Brand Delhaize
Unit 205g
Barcode 5400119594998
DLC from 02/29/2024 until 03/09/2024
Sales period 02/23/2024 until 03/06/2024

Danger  : High content of Aflatoxins

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of  Aspergillus molds  that grow when the temperature and humidity of the food are high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous at high and repeated consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Delhaize.

Information Source: Recall Notification

Research – Chapter 12 – Mycotoxins in cereals

Science Direct

Abstract

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites of filamentous food-borne fungi that grow worldwide on a variety of cereals and other agricultural produce. Aflatoxinsochratoxin Afumonisins, trichothecenes, and zearalenone occur on cereals and lead to mycotoxicoses among humans, animals, and poultry. Some mycotoxins are carcinogenic, hepatotoxic, nephrotoxic, dermatoxic, genotoxic, teratogenic, immunotoxic, or estrogenic. Good agricultural practice involving sound preharvest practices such as optimum tillage, crop rotation, planting date, avoidance of drought stress, and optimal fertilization contributes to the production of healthy crops. Biocontrol agents, such as Aflasafe, and genetically modified insect-resistant maize, such as Bt maize, reduce mycotoxin formation in maize. Hygienic storage conditions contribute to the prevention of mycotoxin formation. Reliable analytical results are necessary for compliance with mycotoxin regulations and control procedures to facilitate the international trade of cereals. Compliance with regulations of international food safety authorities as well as public awareness of mycotoxins should enhance the protection of populations from the adverse health effects of mycotoxins.

Belgium – Pit & Pit brand shelled pistachios – Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin

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Pistachios 250g, Pit & Pit

In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing from sale the product “Shelled pistachios” of the Pit & Pit brand and recalling it from consumers due to an excessively high content of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A.

Pit & Pit asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it. A free return label can be requested by sending an email with the photo of the label to help@pit-pit.com. Upon receipt of the return, the product will be refunded to you.

Product Description :

  • Product name: Shelled pistachios
  • Brand: Pit & Pit
  • Nature of packaging: transparent jar with black lid
  • Expiry date (DDM): 08/2025
  • Weight and batch numbers:
    • 100 g – Lot: L U1IFBRXX, LV36XFB3Q
    • 250 g – Lot: LUZ6DETLU, LU1IFBRXY, LV3I38DYN, LV36XFB3R, LV36XFR3S

 
The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com.

Belgium – Small Quinoa Nut salad from the Delhaize brand – Aflatoxins

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Quinoa Nut Salad

Delhaize asks its customers not to consume and to return the product below to the store.

In collaboration with the FASFC, Delhaize has decided to withdraw this product from the market and recall it from consumers due to excessively high levels of aflatoxins.

Product info:
Name: small Quinoa Nut salad
Brand:
 DELHAIZE
EAN code : 5400119594998
Expiration dates : from 02/29/2024 until 03/09/2024
Marketing period : 02/23/2024 until 03/06/ 2024

Every day, Delhaize carries out hundreds of internal quality checks to guarantee the quality and food safety of its products at all times.

In the meantime, Delhaize has already removed all affected products from the shelves and strengthened controls on the product and the supplier. Customers who have purchased this product are asked not to consume it. Customers have the option of returning the product in question to the point of sale where they purchased it. Reimbursement for each affected item is guaranteed.

Other products in the same assortment are not affected and can therefore be consumed safely. Delhaize would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Advice and information for consumers :

What if you have already purchased the product?
Do not consume the product and return it to your Delhaize store. The products will be refunded to you.

For further information, customers can contact our customer service on the free number 0800/95 713.

Belgium – Salads “KLEINE SALADE QUINOA NOTEN” and “MAALTIJDSALADE QUINOA APPEL” FROM MARUE AH TERRA – Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin

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sla Albert Heijn

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn is recalling from consumers the salads ‘KLEINE SALADE QUINOA NOTEN’ and ‘MAALTIJDSALADE QUINOA APPEL’ of the Albert Heijn brand with expiry date (BAD) 03/10/2024. Pistachios in salads contain too high aflatoxin and ochratoxin content. There is no immediate health hazard. If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it can be harmful.

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale. They will be replaced or refunded.

Product description

• Product category: salads
• Brand: Albert Heijn
• Product name, expiry date (BDD) and sales period:
      – AH TERRA KLEINE QUINOA SALAD NOTEN:
          – BBD: 03/10/2024
          – Sales period : 02/23/2024 until 03/05/2024 inclusive
      – AH TERRA MAALTIJDSALADE QUINOA CALL:
          – DDM: 03/10/2024
          – Sales period: 02/23/2024 until 03/05/2024 inclusive
• Type of packaging: plastic tray  

For any further information , please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05

RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Patulin – Multiple Smoothies

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Patulin in Multiple smoothies from Poland in  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Pistachios – Sultanas

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Aflatoxin B1 (92 ppb), Aflatoxin Sum (97 ppb) and Ochratoxin A (16 ppb) in pistachios from Iran via Spain in  Belgium, Curaçao, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Spain,

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Ochratoxin A in organic sultanas from Turkey in Germany, Luxmebourg and the Netherlands