Category Archives: Mould Toxin

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Nutmeg

Posted on May 14, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin-A in nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands

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Denmark – Risk of mold in organic coconut oil – Updated

Posted on May 13, 2021 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark is recalling a batch of Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin, as there is a risk of mold in the product. (updated 12-05-2021 with new best before)

Recalled Foods , Published: May 7, 2021

Modified May 12, 2021
What food:
Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin ( see photo )
Net weight: 200 grams
Lot number: L20224
Best before date: 31-08-2023, 30-09-2023, 31-10-2023, 30-11-2023 and 31-12-2023
Lot number: L20253
Best before date:  31-10-2023, 31-12-2023, 31-01-2024 and 31-03-2024
Lot number: L20150
Best before date: 30-06-2023
Lot number: L20192
Best before date: 31-08-2023
Lot number: L20139
Best before date: 31-05-2023
Sold in:
Normal stores throughout the country
Menu shops throughout the country
Company recalling:
Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark
Cause:
Mold has been found in products from the batch in question.
Risk:
Mold in the product makes it unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Denmark – Aflatoxins in buckwheat flour

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Biogan A / S is recalling a batch of organic gluten-free buckwheat flour, as aflatoxins have been found in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: May 12, 2021

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What food:
BOOK WHEAT – gluten free – organic (see picture here )
Net weight: 1000 grams
Best before date: 31/03/2022
Batch No .: B2110657001-U 
Sold in:
Grocery and health food stores across the country
Company recalling:
Biogan A / S, 8520 Lystrup
Cause:
Aflatoxins have been detected in the product.
Risk:
Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by molds and can be carcinogenic.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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Luxembourg – UPDATE – RECALL: SPIRELLI DINKEL VOLLKORN, BANDNUDELN DINKEL-VOLLKORN AND PENNE DINKEL-VOLLKORN FROM THE NATURATA BRAND – Mycotoxins – Ergot Alkaloids

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SAP

Presence of ergot alkaloids in too large a quantity

• Product recalls • Alerts

The Luxembourg food safety authorities are recalling the following products:

Last name Spirelli Dinkel Vollkorn
Mark Naturata
Unit 500 g
Bar code 4024297060444
Use by date (DLC) 28.10.2022
Last name Bandnudeln Dinkel-Vollkorn
Mark Naturata
Unit 500 g
Date of Minimum Durability (DDM) 10/28/22
Last name Penne Dinkel-Vollkorn
Mark Naturata
Unit 500 g
Date of Minimum Durability (DDM) 10/27/22

Danger: presence of ergot alkaloids in too large a quantity

Ergot alkaloids are toxins produced by a fungus (Claviceps purpurea) that mainly contaminate rye, wheat, triticale, oats, millet and barley. Too much of them can cause nausea, headaches, hypertension, hallucinations, cramps, and even breathing problems.

Sale in Luxembourg by: De Biobuttek

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Source of information: De Biobuttek and BIOGROS recall notification

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Belgium – “PIMENTAO DOCE” (sweet paprika, 50g) from the Dom Duarte brand – Ochratoxin A

Posted on May 10, 2021 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of ALIMENTAR SRL
Product: “PIMENTAO DOCE” (sweet paprika, 50g) from the Dom Duarte brand.
Problem: too high ochratoxin A content (exceeding the standard).
In agreement with the AFSCA, ALIMENTAR SRL withdraws the sweet paprika “PIMENTAO DOCE” (50g) of the Dom Duarte brand from sale and recalls it to consumers because of too high a content of ochratoxin A (exceeding the standard ).

ALIMENTAR SRL asks its customers not to consume this product and to bring it back to the point of sale where it was purchased where it will be refunded.

Product description

– Product category: sweet paprika
– Product name: PIMENTAO DOCE
– Brand: DOM DUARTE
– Best before date (DDM): 30/06/2024
– Batch number: L 169S20
– Sale period: from 20 / 01/2021 to 04/28/2021
– Type of packaging: plastic package
– Weight: 50g

       

The product was distributed by: ALIMENTAR SRL (Anderlecht) and sold through various points of sale in Belgium.

For any further information , contact:
Madam: Maïté Pereira
Email address: info@alimentar.be

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Denmark – Risk of mold in organic coconut oil

Posted on May 10, 2021 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark is recalling a batch of Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin, as there is a risk of mold in the product.

Recalled Foods , Published: May 7, 2021

Modified May 8, 2021
What food:
Green Choice Organic Coconut Oil Virgin
Net weight: 200 grams
Lot number: L20224
Best before date: 31-08-2024, 30-09-2024, 31-10-2024, 30-11-2024 and 31-12-2024
Lot number: L20253
Best before date: 31-01-2024, 31-03-2024, 31-10-2024 and 31-12-2024
Lot number: L20150
Best before date: 31-07-2024
Lot number: L20192
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Lot number: L20139
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Lot number: L19176
Best before date: 31-08-2024
Sold in:
Normal stores throughout the country
Menu shops throughout the country
Company recalling:
Haugen-Gruppen AS Denmark
Cause:
Mold has been found in products from the batch in question.
Risk:
Mold in the product makes it unsuitable as food.
Advice for consumers:
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration advises consumers to deliver the product back to the store where it was purchased or to discard it.

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A – Paprika Powder

Posted on May 7, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A in paprika powder from Portugal in the Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal

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RASFF Alert – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Groundnuts – Almonds

Posted on May 7, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin B1 in pistachios from Iran in Germany and Belgium

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Aflatoxin in groundnuts from Egypt in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in almonds from Australia in Spain

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Aflatoxin in almonds from Australia in Spain

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Research – Aflatoxins threaten food security for millions in East Africa

Posted on May 7, 2021 by | Leave a comment

DW

As the planet heats up, a type of mycotoxin called “aflatoxin” is increasingly affecting maize and peanut crops in East Africa — vital crops that hundreds millions of people on the continent depend on for nutrition and calories. If eaten, they can be deadly and lead to disease. But they aren’t easy to detect.

Listen to the podcast at the above link.

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RASFF Alert- Mould – Tapas Cheese

Posted on May 5, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Moulds in tapas cheese from Spain in Denmark

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