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Germany- Roasted pistachio nuts with/without salt and pistachio berry mix – Ochratoxin A

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LMW

Alert type: Food

Date of first publication: 14.11.2022

Product name:

Roasted pistachio nuts with/without salt and pistachio berry mix

Product images:

Farmer naturals Pistachio Nuts - Beerenmix.png

Farmer naturals Pistachio Nuts - Roasted .png

Trader Joe's Pistachio Nuts Roasted and Salted.png

Farmer naturals pistachio nuts - roasted and salted.png

Manufacturer (distributor):

PL Food GmbH Kesselflickerstr. 10 21493 Lanken/Elmenhorst

Reason for warning:

Pistachio kernels with an increased ochratoxin A content (OTA, mold toxin) were used in the batches of the products mentioned here. OTA has a kidney-damaging and carcinogenic effect with greatly increased long-term intake.

Packaging Unit: 100 g

Lot identification:

See customer information.

Click to access Kundeninformation.pdf

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Luxembourg – ALESTO BRAND ROASTED PISTACHIOS – Ochratoxin A

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SAP

Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is recalling the following products:

Last name	Roasted pistachios
Mark	Alesto
Unity	70g
Date of minimum durability (MDD)	03/25/2023
Sale period	from 05/07/2022 to 10/11/2022

Last name	Roasted & salted pistachios
Mark	Alesto
Unity	70g
Date of minimum durability (MDD)	03/23/2023
Sale period	from 05/07/2022 to 10/11/2022

Danger : Potential presence of ochratoxin A

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by molds which can be present in different products such as cereals, coffee, rice, spices and raisins. With repeated consumption, ochratoxin A can be carcinogenic and can have toxic effects at the renal level.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Source of information: Lidl recall notification

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Netherlands – Safety warning Lidl Netherlands Pistachios roasted & salted and Pistachios roasted from Alesto – Ochratoxin A

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NVWA

Safety warning Lidl Netherlands Pistachios roasted & salted and Pistachios roasted from Alesto

Lidl Netherlands warns against roasted & salted pistachios and roasted pistachios from the brand ‘Alesto’. An increased amount of Ochratoxin A (a fungal toxin) was found in the products. Ochratoxin A can lead to kidney disease if taken for a long time. Do not eat the products!

See Lidl’s website

Which products are involved?

Alesto Pistachios roasted, 70g
Best before: 25.03.2023
LOT: 30031/220622001

Alesto Pistachios roasted & salted, 70 g
Best before: 23.03.2023
LOT: 30030/220623001

If you have any questions, please contact Lidl Netherlands via email: contact@lidl.nl or telephone number 020 – 70 95 039.

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Belgium – Roasted pistachios – Roasted and salted pistachios from the Alesto brand – Ochratoxin A.

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AFSCA

Recall of Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Product: Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne geroostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) from the Alesto brand.
Problem: too high content of Ochratoxin A.

In agreement with the FASFC, Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH withdraws Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne geroostet” (Roasted pistachios) (70g) and “Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) (70g) from the sale and recalls them from consumers because of an excessively high Ochratoxin A content.

Lidl Belgium asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Product description: Product

name Pistazienkerne geroostet
(Roasted pistachios) Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen
(Roasted and salted pistachios)
Brand Alesto Alesto Use-by
dates (BDD) 25/03/2023 23/03/2023
Weight 70g 70g
Sales period From 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive From 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive
Type of packaging Plastic bag Plastic bag

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Germany – K-Classic Pistachio Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 100g – Ochratoxin A

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LMW

Alert type: Food

Date of first publication: 11/12/2022

Product name:

K-Classic Pistachio Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 100g

Manufacturer (distributor):

Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH Hans-Koch-Ring GmbH 21493 Schwarzenbek Sales by Kaufland

Reason for warning:

During routine tests, increased levels of the mold toxin ochratoxin A were found.

Packaging Unit: 100 g

Durability: 04/22/2023

Lot identification: 21029/220726001

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Austria – Alesto Pistachios Roasted, 70g and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted, 70g – Ochratoxin A

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AGES

AGES informs about a recall of the company Lidl Austria GmbH. The company recalled the products Alesto Pistachios Roasted, 70g and Alesto Pistachios Roasted & Salted, 70g on November 11th, 2022:

recall reason

Elevated ochratoxin A levels

Marketed by

Lidl Austria GmbH

Manufacturer

Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH

Expiry Date

03/25/2023

Batch number

30031/220622001, 30030/22062300

The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is currently calling the products “Alesto Pistachios roasted, 70g” with the best before date March 25th, 2023 and lot number 30031/220622001 as well as “Alesto Pistachios roasted & salted, 70g” with the best before date March 23rd, 2023 and lot number 30030 /220623001 public back .
Only the federal states of Upper Austria, Salzburg, Tyrol and Vorarlberg are affected.

Elevated levels of ochratoxin A were detected in the products. Ochratoxin A is a mold toxin (mycotoxin) that can damage the kidneys if ingested over a long period of time. Customers should therefore pay attention to the recall and not consume the products under any circumstances.

For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected products from sale. The products can be returned in all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presenting the receipt. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH are not affected by the recall. The manufacturer Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not state that the hazard was caused by Lidl Austria.

If you have any questions, the Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

original recall

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France – Basmati rice – Aflatoxins

Posted on November 11, 2022 by KSW | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

Product category Feed
Product subcategory Cereals and baked goods
Product brand name Golden Sun
Model names or references Basmati rice 1kg
Identification of products

GTIN Date

20073763 Date of minimum durability 11/01/2023

20073763 Date of minimum durability 12/01/2023

20073763 Date of minimum durability 01/13/2023
Packaging1kg bag
Marketing start/end date From 22/01/2021 to 04/11/2022
Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
Geographic area of sale Some Lidl supermarkets. See attached list.
Distributors Some Lidl supermarkets. See attached list.
List of points of salelist_SPM_rice.pdf

GTIN	Date
20073763	Date of minimum durability 11/01/2023
20073763	Date of minimum durability 12/01/2023
20073763	Date of minimum durability 01/13/2023

Practical information regarding the recall

Reason for recall Investigations carried out due to the detection of aflatoxins on certain batches in Europe, led to the withdrawal and recall of this product as a precaution.
Risks incurred by the consumer Aflatoxins