Category Archives: Mould Toxin

RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Rice – Shelled Peanuts- Groundnuts – Pistachios –

Posted on March 8, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Presence of aflatoxins above the maximum permissible limit in rice from Pakistan in Spain

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High content of aflatoxins in shelled peanuts from Egypt in Italy

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Aflatoxin in Groundnut kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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Presence of aflatoxin B1 above the maximum permissible limit in rice from Pakistan in Spain

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Aflatoxine in Groundnut Kernels from Paraguay in the Netherlands

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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, Iran, Netherlands, Spain.

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin in Groundnuts from China in the Netherlands

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Belgium – AH ongezouten pistachios from the Albert Heijn brand – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 7, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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In agreement with the AFSCA, Albert Heijn reminds consumers of the

‘AH ongezouten pistachios’ from the Albert Heijn brand with the best before date 07/2024.

The product contains too high aflatoxin content ( b2, g1 and 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
Expiration date (DDM): 07/2024
Sales period: 01/17/2024 until 03/04/2024 inclusive
Type of packaging: plastic bag
Weight: 200g

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

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Austria – Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on March 7, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Ages

AGES informs about a recall from Dr. Oetker GmbH. The company issued a recall of the product Smoothie Bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed on March 6, 2024:

Reason for recall

Patulin residues

Marketed by

Dr. Oetker GmbH

Manufacturer

Dr. Oetker GmbH

Expiry Date

April 23, 2024

Due to patulin residue, the Dr. As a precautionary measure, Oetker GmbH is returning the product “Smoothie Bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed”. Affected are 200g cups with the following information:

“Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed”
Expiry date/best before: all until April 23, 2024

Patulin is a harmful substance (mycotoxin) produced by mold that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Therefore, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the product mentioned.

To avoid health risks, consumers are asked to return the recalled goods to the store where the product was purchased. The purchase price will be refunded.

Original recall

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Sweden – Fazer recalls Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava smoothies due to the mold/mould toxin patulin

Posted on March 6, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Fazer is recalling Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava smoothies due to excessive levels of patulin, a mold toxin, being found in one of the ingredients used as an ingredient in the product. In high concentrations and with long-term use, patulin is harmful to health. Fazer advises not to consume the product, but to dispose of it. Fazer lists the recalled products in the press release below (link).

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Research – The prevalence and concentration of mycotoxins in rice sourced from markets: A global description

Posted on March 2, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Science Direct

Highlights
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The manuscript discusses the global prevalence and concentrations of mycotoxins in rice.

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Analysis of 61 articles with 408 studies showed a 15% (95% CI: 12–17%) global prevalence of mycotoxins in rice.

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Aflatoxins and nivalenol, respectively, ranked first for the highest prevalence and pooled concentration of mycotoxins in rice.

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Europe (44%) had the highest prevalence of mycotoxins in rice, followed by Africa (32%).

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The highest concentration of mycotoxins is observed in Africa (32.14 μg/kg), followed by Asia (17.01 μg/kg).

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Peanuts – Pistchios – Dried Figs

Posted on March 1, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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High level of aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt in Italy

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Aflatoxins beyond legal limits in shelled peanuts originating from Egypt in Italy

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Aflatoxins in shelled peanuts from Egypt in Germany

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Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany

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Excessive contents of aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin in pistachios from the United States of America, via Türkiye in Germany

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran via Turkey in Germany

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Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

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High level of aflatoxins in pistachios from Türkiye in Italy

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RASFF Alert- Ochratoxin A – Dried White Mulberries

Posted on March 1, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A in dried white mulberries from Turkey in Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom

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South Africa – Peanut butter suppliers given 14 days to test products for Aflatoxin

Posted on February 28, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Business Live

All manufacturers of peanut butter products have been called on to test for aflatoxin and present their results to the National Consumer Commission (NCC) within 14 days.

This comes after the recall of various peanut butter products earlier in February over concerns about the levels of the toxin. These include Pick n Pay No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter, and certain batches of Dis-Chem’s Lifestyle Food peanut butter. The latest recalls also affected Woolworths’ peanut butter ice cream and certain Eat Naked products.

The consumer commission’s notice this week affects all peanut butter and peanut butter-based products, and products with peanuts, including chocolates, sweets, cookies, ice cream, and peanut butter spreads.

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South Africa – Woolworths Pulls Peanut Butter Ice Cream Off Shelves Amid Aflatoxin Scare

Posted on February 26, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

BNN Breaking

In a move that has jarred consumers nationwide, Woolworths has announced a recall of its Peanut Butter Dairy Ice Cream, citing concerns over elevated levels of aflatoxin. This marks the latest in a series of peanut butter product recalls, with Woolworths previously asserting the safety of their range. The recall, which has rippled through households and sparked a broader conversation about food safety, is centered on the peanut butter ice cream variant; other peanut butter-infused products from Woolworths have been given a clean bill of health.