Category Archives: Mould Toxin

France – LONG BLANCHED BASMATI RICE 5X90G – 450G – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name GRAIN COUNTER
  • Names of models or references LONG BLANCHED BASMATI RICE 5X90G – 450G
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3564700579886 All lots Date of minimum durability 11/26/2022
  • Packaging450G BOX (5 90G COOKING BAGS)
  • Start date / End of marketing From 12/17/2020 to 08/06/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants
  • Additional description of the risk Mycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
  • Contact number0800 865 286
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Wednesday 6 October 2021

UK – Over 300 cats die in the UK from illness that could be linked to toxic pet food – Mycotoxins ?

ABC News

At least 330 cats in the United Kingdom have died from a rare illness that could be linked to toxins in cat foods that have been recently recalled.

The condition, called feline pancytopenia, is when the number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets decreases rapidly and results in serious illness, according to the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in London.

The RVC first raised the alarm about the spike in severe feline pancytopenia cases in late May. To date, the cause of the deaths is yet to be officially identified.

The FSA said in a July 16 update that the presence of mycotoxins was identified “in a small number of samples of recalled cat food tested to date.

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Almonds – Nut Mix

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxinas- almendras EE.UU/ Aflatoxins- almonds-USA in Spain

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Aflatoxins in Egyptian peanuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in nut mix from Lebanon in Finland

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs

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Ochratoxine A in diced dried figs from Turkey in France, Netherlands and Belgium

Luxembourg – RECALL: PIMENTAO DOCE OF THE DOM DUARTE BRAND – Ochratoxin A

SAP

The Luxembourg food safety authorities recall the following product:

Last name Pimentao Doce
Mark Dom Duarte
Unity 50 g
Date of Minimum Durability (DDM) 06/30/2024
Lot L169S20

Danger  : Presence of ochratoxin A

Ochratoxin A is a mold-produced mycotoxin that can be found in different products such as grains, coffee, rice, spices and raisins. With repeated consumption, ochratoxin A may be carcinogenic and may have toxic effects on the kidneys.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Grupo Celeste (Epicerie), Esch-sur-Alzette

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed)

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

France – Gala artisanal apple puree with no added sugars – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name  Carrefour Quality Line
  • Names of models or references Homemade apple puree without added sugar Gala glass jar 500g
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3523680410190 All lots Date of minimum durability 02/13/2022
  • Packaging500g glass jar
  • Start date / End of marketing From 03/08/2021 to 07/30/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Supplier name: SAS, ZA de la Belle Croix 2, 72510 Requeil
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors crossroads

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall potential presence of patulin at a threshold exceeding the maximum authorized regulatory threshold.
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other biological contaminants
  • Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
    Destroy the product
  • Contact number0969397000
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Monday, August 30, 2021
  • Additional public information For any additional information, you can contact the Carrefour consumer service by dialling the following number 09 69 39 7000 from Monday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (non-surcharged call from a landline).

USA- Sunshine Mills, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Products Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

FDA

Company Announcement

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No illnesses have been reported in association with these products to date, and no other Sunshine Mills, Inc. pet food products are affected by this announcement.

Products affected by this announcement:

Product Name Size Lot Codes UPC Code
TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE
3.5 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021
073657 008736
TRIUMPH® WILD SPIRIT CRAFT
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE
30 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021
073657 008750
EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER
PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS
DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN
RICE RECIPE
15 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021
073657 380320
Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021
WILD HARVEST® PREMIUM DOG
FOOD CHICKEN & BROWN RICE
RECIPE
14 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021
711535 509523
NURTURE FARMS® NATURAL
DOG FOOD DEBONED CHICKEN &
BROWN RICE RECIPE
15 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021
070155 113597
EVOLVE® CLASSIC SUPER
PREMIUM FOOD FOR DOGS
DEBONED CHICKEN & BROWN
RICE RECIPE
30 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA2 11/Feb/2021
073657 380313
HEART TO TAIL PURE BEING®
NATURAL DOG FOOD DEBONED
CHICKEN & BROWN RICE RECIPE
5 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TD2 11/Feb/2021
4099100129441
ELM PET FOODS NATURALS
CHICKEN & RICE RECIPE DOG
FOOD
40 lbs. Best if used By 11 Feb 2022
Lot: TA1 11/Feb/2021
070155 225221

The affected products were distributed in retail stores nationally. Retailers who received the recalled lots have been contacted and asked to pull these lots from their inventory and shelves. There are no other Triumph®, Evolve®, Wild Harvest®, Nurture Farms®, Pure Being®, or Elm products or other lot codes of these products affected by this recall.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of the above-referenced products as a precautionary measure in furtherance of its commitment to the safety and quality of its products. Pets that have consumed any of the above recalled products and exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, vomiting, yellowish tint to the eyes or gums, or diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discontinue use of the product and may return the unused portion to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may contact Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service at (800) 705-2111 from 7AM to 4PM Central Time, Monday through Friday, or by email at customer.service@sunshinemills.com for additional information.

This is a voluntary recall being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


Company Contact Information

Consumers:
Sunshine Mills, Inc. customer service
 (800) 705-2111
 customer.service@sunshinemills.com

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Pistachios – Broken Nutmeg – Blanched Groundnut Kernels – Curcumawurzel Gemahlen Keimreduzie

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Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from Iran in Italy

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Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.4; Tot. = 14.2 µg/kg – ppb) in broken nutmeg from Indonesia in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in Argentine peanuts // aflatoxins (B1 = 9.9; Tot. = 12 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in organic groundnut kernels from Nicaragua in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Iran in Germany

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Aflatoxin in Curcumawurzel Gemahlen Keimreduziert from Indonesia in Germany and the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in inshell pistachios from Iran in Greece

Ireland – Recall of Batches of True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder due to Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin

FSAI

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2021.55
Product: True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder; pack size: 250g and 500g
Batch Code: All batch codes with best before dates after 05/07/2023
Country Of Origin: India

Message:

True Natural Goodness is recalling the above batches of its Organic Turmeric Powder due to elevated levels of Aflatoxin.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Nature Of Danger:

Aflatoxin is one of a group of a naturally occurring chemicals (mycotoxins) produced by certain moulds. They can grow on a variety of different crops and foodstuffs often under warm and humid conditions.

Mycotoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans including cancer (some are genotoxic), kidney and liver damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, reproductive disorders or suppression of the immune system. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring, so their presence in foods cannot be completely avoided.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.

True Natural Goodness Organic Turmeric Powder

France – Basmati rice sachet 1 Kg – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

Identifying information for the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product sub-category Cereals and baked goods
  • Product brand name GRAIN COUNTER
  • Names of models or references Basmati rice sachet 1 Kg
  • Product identification
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3564700024164 06-12-22 Date of minimum durability 12/06/2022
  • Packaging1 Kg bag
  • Start date / End of marketing From 12/18/2020 to 07/27/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Further information Only products with the code (addon) 06 following the bar code and bearing the indicated lot number are affected by the recall.
  • Geographical sales area Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants
  • Additional description of the risk Mycotoxins are substances produced by microscopic fungi. These substances can present a health risk in the event of heavy and repeated consumption over the long term.
  • Consumer behavior Stop consuming
    Return the product to the point of sale
    Contact the consumer service
  • Contact number0800 865 286
  • Compensation modalities Repayment
  • End date of the recall procedure Monday, September 27, 2021