Ochratoxin A in Indonesian Nutmeg in the Netherlands
Ochratoxin A in organic rye from Germany in Austria, Italy , Portugal and Romania
Ochratoxin in nigella seeds from Turkey in France, Monaco, Tunisia, Ivory Coast
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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Nutmeg – Organic Rye – Nigella Seeds
Posted in Alternaria Toxin, 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
RASFF Alert- Animal Feed – Mycotoxin – Ergot Alkaloids – Rye Feed
Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) in rye (feed) from Poland in Germany
Posted in Animal Feed, Animal Feed Mould Toxin, Animal Feed Testing, Ergot, Ergot Alkaloids, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Toxin, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF, Rye Ergot
USA – Tampico Spice Company Cayenne Pepper Recalled For Aflatoxin
Tampico Spice Company Cayenne Pepper is being recalled because it contains elevated levels of aflatoxin, a toxin that can be carcinogenic. This recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement page, so there is no mention of any adverse events having been reported. The recalling firm is Tampico Spice Company Inc. of Los Angeles, California.
This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm. The cayenne pepper and seasoning mixes were sold at the retail level in these states: California, Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, Texas, Nevada, and New Jersey. About 5553 pounds of these products are included in this recall.
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 Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
Italy – Natural sweet almonds 36/38 -Aflatoxins
Brand : Ambrosio
Name : Natural sweet almonds 36/38
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 20 February 2023
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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 Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Temperature Abuse, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
Italy – Natural sweet almonds 36/38 – Aflatoxins
Brand : ALMENDRAS lopez
Name : Natural sweet almonds 36/38
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : February 20, 2023
Documentation
Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, 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 Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
Research – Implementation of the HACCP System for Apple Juice Concentrate Based on Patulin Prevention and Control
Abstract
Patulin (PAT) is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus sp. and Penicillium sp., which acts as a contaminant of most apples and their products. The internationally recognized HACCP system is selected as the theoretical basis to more effectively reduce the PAT in apple juice concentrate (AJC). Through field investigation of apple juice concentrate (AJC) production enterprises, we collected 117 samples from 13 steps of AJC production, including whole apple, apple pulp, and apple juice. PAT contents were analyzed via high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and compared with samples from the different production processes. The result demonstrated that the PAT content was significantly (p < 0.05) influenced by five processes, receipt of raw apples, sorting of raw apples, adsorption step, pasteurization, and aseptic filling. These processes were determined as the CCPs. Monitoring systems for maintaining CCPs within acceptable limits were established, and corrective actions were proposed in case a CCP was surpassed. Based on the above-identified CCPs, critical limits, and control methods (corrective actions), a HACCP plan related to the production process of AJC was established. This study provided important guidance for juice manufacturers wishing to effectively control the PAT content in their products.
Posted in Aspergillus Toxin, Decontamination Microbial, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Toxin, HACCP, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
India – Aflatoxin, which causes cancer and other deadly diseases, detected in milk samples in Kerala
The toxic substance was present in ten percent of the samples from different districts.
The Department of Food Safety assesses that this toxin in milk is due to feeding of spoiled fodder, and lack of widespread awareness about improving the quality of milk
Posted in Aflatoxin, aflatoxin m1, Aspergillus Toxin, Decontamination Microbial, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Research, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Toxin, microbial contamination, Microbial growth, Microbiological Risk Assessment, Microbiology, Microbiology Investigations, Microbiology Risk, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs
Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Finland
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 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
RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Rice – Hazelnut Kernels – Peanut Butter
Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands and Switzerland
Aflatoxin in Indian Rice in the Netherlands and UK
Aflatoxin in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan in Germany and Italy
Exceedance of maximum limits of aflatoxin in peanut butter from the USA in France
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 recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin
RASFF Alert – Animal Feed – Ergot – Mould – Mycotoxin – Rye Feed
Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) in rye (feed) from Poland in Germany
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