Presence of Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in in-shell pistachios from the USA in Italy and the UAE
Aflatoxin B1 in USA peanuts in Switzerland and the Netherlands
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Category Archives: Mould Toxin
RASFF Alert- Aflatoxin – In Shell Pistachios – Peanuts
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
RASFF Alert- Fumonisins – Maize
Fumonisins above limit in maize from Peru in Spain and Switzerland
Posted in Food Toxin, Fumomisins, Fumonsins, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
Research – EU audits investigate Egypt and India’s Aflatoxin problem
The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published findings from two assessments looking at controls on aflatoxins in nuts in Egypt and India.
A DG Sante audit in Egypt in September 2022 was due to continuing Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) notifications for aflatoxins in peanuts. There were 41 in 2021 and at least 34 in 2022. A few operators are behind the majority of rejections, said auditors. Local officials said the rise in alerts was related to increased exports.
Each consignment of peanuts originating in or coming from Egypt must be accompanied by a health certificate and results of official sampling and analysis verifying compliance with EU aflatoxin limits. Imports are also subject to checks at a frequency of 30 percent.
RASFF Alert- Aflatoxin – Peanuts
Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Neteherlands
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A- Organic Dandelion Root
Ochratoxin A in organic dandelion root from France in Germany
Posted in Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A, RASFF, Uncategorized
Research – Determination of mycotoxins in nuts, cereals, legumes, and coffee beans and effectiveness of a selenium-based decontamination treatment
Abstract
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was used for the rapid quantification of multiple mycotoxins, specifically aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, and AFG2), ochratoxin A (OTA), deoxynivalenol (DON), and zearalenone (ZEN), in walnuts, pistachios, peanuts, coffee beans, rice, and chickpeas from various countries. Total counts of fungi, Aspergillus flavus, and Aspergillus parasiticus were also assessed, along with the effectiveness of a decontamination treatment with inorganic selenium to reduce mycotoxin levels. Of the 78 samples tested, 69% were contaminated with mycotoxins. ZEN, the predominant mycotoxin contaminant, was detected in all the contaminated samples in concentrations often exceeding the maximum level, followed by AFG1 (28% of the contaminated samples), DON (22%), AFG2 (11%), and AFB1 (5.5%). The occurrence of aflatoxins was associated with high proportions of A. flavus and A. parasiticus. Complete removal of AFB1 from walnuts and DON from roasted coffee beans was achieved by treatment with aqueous selenium, while the levels of ZEN and AFG1 were respectively lowered by 65% to 89% depending on the commodity and by about 56% in roasted coffee beans. While this novel treatment is a promising approach for mycotoxin decontamination, it is not intended to replace safe practices upstream.
RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Peanuts- Hazelnuts – Almonds
Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands
AFLATOXINS IN SHELLED HAZELNUTS FROM GEORGIA in Italy
High count of moulds and aflatoxins in shelled almonds from the United States in Italy
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF
Norway – Foodtrade AS withdraws “Oslo Bakeri Organic Brazil Nuts” – Aflatoxin
Oslo Bakeri Organic Brazil nuts 400 g and 5 kg cartons, with a best before date of 31.12.24, are being recalled due to the discovery of aflatoxins above the limit value. Brazil nuts are labeled as originating in Bolivia, imported from a producer in Brazil.
The product is sold at independent grocery stores in Eastern Norway, and in specialist stores Oslo Bakeriet AS and Carl Heftye.
Consumers are asked not to eat the nuts, and return them to the store where they were purchased.
There have been findings of the mold-related aflatoxin above the limit value in the products. Aflatoxins are carcinogenic and can damage the genetic material (DNA). You can read more about mold reporting on Matportalen
Contact Foodtrade AS:
Managing Director Manuel Lozano, phone number: 95 94 70 45
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Belgium – Organic Brazil nuts from the Pit&Pit brand – Aflatoxins
Pit & Pit recall
Product: Organic Brazil nuts from the Pit&Pit brand.
Problem: Too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the “Organic Brazil Nut” product from the Pit & Pit brand from sale and is recalling it from consumers due to its high aflatoxin content.
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.
Description of the product:
– Name of the product: Organic Brazil nuts
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent pot with black lid and plastic bag
– Expiration date (BAD): 03/27/2025
– Weight and number batches:
o 300g – Lot: UT17GQ2J
o 900g – Lot: UT17GQ2K
o 2.5kg – Lot: UT17GQ2L
The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com .
For any further information , please contact: help@pit-pit.com .
RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Cayenne Pepper – Sultanas
Ochratoxin A in cayenne pepper from Turkey in Belgium, Germany in the Netherlands
Ochratoxin A in sultanas from Türkey via the Netherlands in Belgium, Germany
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