Category Archives: Mould Toxin

RASFF Alert – Moulds – Black Truffles

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black truffles from Iran, via Hong Kong infested with moulds in Croatia

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Crispbreads – Dried Seeded Raisins

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ochratoxin A (2.9; 3.7 µg/kg – ppb) in crispbreads from Sweden in Sweden

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ochratoxin A (23.5 µg/kg – ppb) in dried seeded raisins from Turkey in Bulgaria

France – Product recall: Carrefour brand basmati rice – Aflatoxin B1

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Product recall: Carrefour brand basmati rice

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Presence of aflatoxins B1

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and return to the point of sale for reimbursement.

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins that can be present in different products such as grains, coffee, rice, raisins and dried fruits. Only a large quantity of contaminated products can lead to health problems.

People with hepatitis are sensitive to aflatoxins.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3560070837984

▸ Lot
L HH: MM 02/05/2023

▸ DLC
02/05/2023

▸ Packaging
1kg bag

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the Carrefour consumer service by dialing N ° Cristal 09 69 39 7000 – non-surcharged call from Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm.

▸ Source
https://www.carrefour.fr/

Sweden – Leksand’s crispbread recalls a limited batch of bread due to mold toxins – Ochratoxin A

Livsmedelsverket

Leksands Knäckebröd recalls a limited batch of breads Brown-baked Crispy Round, Brown-saved Crackle Triangle, Mini-square Brown-baked, Round-shaped Normal-baked and Round-browned. Sampling has shown a content of the mold toxin ochratoxin that exceeds the limit value. 

Leksands Knäckebröd recalls a limited batch of Brown-saved Crack Round, Brown-saved Crack Triangle, Minirut Brown-saved, Round-Normal-baked and Round-brown-saved.

Leksands Knäckebröd encourages all customers who have bought the mentioned products with expiration dates 2022-01-09 and 2022-01-10 to throw away the crispbread and contact customer service on the website for compensation. Other best-before dates or other products from Leksands Knäckebröd are not affected.

The recall concerns the products:

Leksand’s Crispbread Brown-baked Crispy Round
Leksand’s Crispbread Brown-baked Crispy Triangle
Leksand’s Crispbread Mini square Brown-baked
Leksand’s Crispbread Round square Normal-baked
Leksand’s Crispbread Round-brown Browned

Best-before date: 2022-01-09 and 2022-01-10

Leksands Knäckebröd apologizes and takes what happened seriously.

Product safety and consumer confidence are of the highest priority and measurements are made continuously. Leksands Knäckebröd cooperates with the National Food Administration to ensure that precautionary measures are followed. Similar cases have not been detected before. Leksands Knäckebröd has taken further measures to ensure that we continue to have a high level of product safety.

Contact:
Customer service https://www.leksands.se/kontakt/reklamationer/
Mail: lb@leksandsbrod.se
Phone number: 0247- 448 00

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachio Kernels – Pistachios – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Dried Melon Seeds

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aflatoxins (B1 = 36.2; Tot. = 42 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran in Poland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 40.0; Tot. = 43.4 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 19; Tot. = 22 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from India in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 7.1; Tot. = 8.1 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 37; Tot. = 45 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in the Netherlands

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aflatoxins (B1 = 30.8; Tot. = 35.5 µg/kg – ppb) in dried melon seeds from Iran in Germany

USA – FDA Enforcement reports – Week 14th April

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Class I Food Event
Event ID:
87614
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
03/26/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
04/02/2021
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Recalling Firm:
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC
15900 Sabra Way
South Chesterfield VA United States
Distribution Pattern:
The product was distributed to the following states: CA, UT, AZ, NC, IN, WA, MS, FL, ME, MO, VA

Associated Products

Product Description:
Sabra Dipping Co, Classic Hummus ,10oz. PET cup, sealed with lid, 12 ct. Manufacturing Codes 300067. Expiration date 4/26/21
Product Quantity:
2160 cases, 16,200 lbs
Reason for Recall:
Potential Salmonella contamination
Recall Number:
F-0386-2021
Code Information:
300067. Expiration date 4/26/21
Not Yet Classified Food Event
Event ID:
87516
Product Type:
Food
Status:
Ongoing
Date Terminated:
Recall Initiation Date:
03/15/2021
Voluntary / Mandated:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Center Classification Date:
Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public:
E-Mail
Recalling Firm:
The Toasted Oat
72 S Liberty St Ste B
Powell OH United States
Distribution Pattern:
Distributed to all US States with the exception of North and South Dakota

Associated Products

Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Blueberry Cobbler Soft Granola (6 -10 oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Blueberry Cobbler (5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case)
Product Quantity:
145,000 (total of 28.3g bars); 87905 (total of 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 86000820042, 86000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Macadamia Chunk Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Macadamia Chunk ( 5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case).
Product Quantity:
145,000 (Total for 28.3g bars); 87905 (Total for 10oz Pouch)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 860000820042, 860000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Cherry Streusel Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case); and Soft Granola Crumble Bars Cherry Streusel ( 5 – 28.3g bars per pack/6 packs per case)
Product Quantity:
145,000 (Total for 28.3g bars); 87905 (Total for 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC for 10oz Pouches : 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194; UPC for 28.3g Bars : 860000820042, 860000820066, 860000820080 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080
Product Description:
The Toasted Oat Bakehouse Apricot Shortbread Soft Granola (6 – 10oz pouches per case)
Product Quantity:
87905 (Total for 10oz Pouches)
Reason for Recall:
Ingredient containing mold was used in production
Recall Number:
Code Information:
Batch No – MSA23, MSA24 Lot No – 600079, 700079, 800079, 900079, 600080, 700080, 900080 UPC – 860459000163, 860459000170, 860459000187, 860459000194 Best By 10/24/21 for lots ending in 00079 Best By 12/03/21 for lots ending in 00080

Denmark – Risk of mold growth in Organic mayonnaise

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Scandic Food A / S is recalling REMA 1000 Organic Mayonnaise, as there is a risk of mold growth in the product

Recalled Foods , Published: April 9, 2021

Modified April 9, 2021
What food:
REMA 1000 Organic Mayonnaise
Net content: 210g
Best before date: 26-11-2021
Lot: L4

Sold in:REMA 1000 stores across the country
Company recalling:Scandic Food A / S

Cause:There is a risk of mold growth in the product.

Risk:mold growth makes the product unfit for human consumption.

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.

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Curry Powder – Shrivelled Hazlenut Kernels – Pistachios – Watermelon Seeds – Hazlenuts – Peanuts – Shelled Almonds

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aflatoxins (B1 = 20; Tot. = 21 µg/kg – ppb) in curry powder from India in Switzerland

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aflatoxins (B1 = 21.4; Tot. = 118 µg/kg – ppb) in shrivelled hazelnut kernels from Georgia in Germany

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 103 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States, dispatched from Turkey in Spain

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aflatoxins (B1 = 7.87; Tot. = 8.41 µg/kg – ppb) in watermelon seeds from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 13.2; Tot. = 14.6 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnuts from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 12.9; Tot. = 15.6 µg/kg – ppb) in inshell peanuts from Turkey in Germany

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aflatoxins (Tot. = 68.1 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Iran in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 14.8; Tot. = 16.7 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled almonds from Australia in Spain

RASFF – Moulds – Garlic Dipping Sauce

European Food Alerts

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garlic dipping sauce from the United Kingdom infested with moulds in the Netherlands

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Smoked Paprika Powder – Pepper

European Food Alerts

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ochratoxin A (35 µg/kg – ppb) in smoked paprika powder from Spain in the Netherlands

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ochratoxin A (26 µg/kg – ppb) in pepper from Spain in the Netherlands