Category Archives: Mould Toxin

Israel – Ground Nutmeg/Sterilized Nutmeg – Aflatoxin B1

Posted on December 2, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Upon inspection by the Food Service in Ashkelon District Public Health Bureau, it was found that the following ground nutmeg products contain higher levels of mycotoxins of the Aflatoxin B1 type than permitted.

Product’s name: Ground Nutmeg / Sterilized Nutmeg, volume: 500 grams jars and 1000 gram bags. Manufacturer’s name: Avivi Spices Ltd.

Best Before Dates: 9/2021, 11/2021/, 01/2022, 03/2022

Consumers in possession of this product are urged not to consume it.

For questions and returns,please call our customer service center on the following number: 088692510 Avivi Spices Ltd. is taking action to recall the product from shelves, in coordination with the Food Service in the Ministry of Health.

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Research – Aspergillus-Derived Mycotoxins in the Feed and Food Chain

Posted on November 29, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Frontiers in Microbiology

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Aspergillus-produced mycotoxins can enter the feed and food chain at many points in both pre-harvest and post-harvest. Although current climate changes seem to speed up the world-wide spread of mycotoxigenic fungi including the Aspergilli and also facilitate the production of these harmful secondary metabolites the factors governing these disadvantageous global processes are only partly understood or even have remained completely hidden until now. This Research Topic summarizes our knowledge on Aspergillus-derived mycotoxins especially focusing on three major areas of on-going research: (i) toxicological, medical, veterinary aspects, prevalence, detection, risk assessment, control strategies, (ii) ecology and biological control of mycotoxigenic Aspergilli in the fields, and (iii) pre-harvest and post-harvest management of mycotoxigenic Aspergilli and their mycotoxin production. We hope that the wealth of information generously provided by the Aspergillus mycotoxin research community will help the hard work of all those experts, who are active in this important field, and the papers collected here will be instructive and illuminating readings for students and the public as well.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Kuli Kuli Peanut Snack – Groundnuts – Pistachios – Chilli Powder – Dried Figs

Posted on November 27, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

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aflatoxins (B1 = 23.1; Tot. = 27.3 µg/kg – ppb) in kuli-kuli spiced peanut Snack from Nigeria in the UK

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aflatoxins (B1 = 29.7; Tot. = 33.8 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts in shell from the United States in Germany

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aflatoxins (B1 = 44; Tot. = 47 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios in shell from Turkey in France

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aflatoxins (B1 = 18.8; Tot. = 19.5 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from India in Spain

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aflatoxins (B1 = 23; Tot. = 25 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from Iran in France

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aflatoxins (B1 = 28.9 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxins -Fumonsins – Shelled Groundnuts

Posted on November 27, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

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fumonisins (B1 = 2.7 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled groundnuts from Argentina in the UK

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A -Dried Figs

Posted on November 27, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

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ochratoxin A (124.5 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin -DON – Wheat

Posted on November 27, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

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deoxynivalenol (DON) in wheat from the Czech Republic in Germany

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Research – 5 warning signs of mycotoxin contamination in feed

Posted on November 21, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Farmers Weekly

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Farmers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for signs of contamination in feed after sampling has shown high mycotoxin risk levels.

UK-wide sampling carried out by Alltech has shown that 46% of total mixed rations (TMR) produced in spring-summer have a moderate to high mycotoxin risk.

“The most common types of mycotoxin found were the Type A Trichothecenes and the Penicilliums,” explains Bob Kendal, North England ruminant manager at Alltech.

“Penicilliums are found in silages and are of particular concern for ruminants. The mould starts life white in colour before developing a blue/grey/green colour and, as the name suggests, can have an antibiotic effect on rumen bacteria.

“This manifests itself as acidosis-like symptoms, dung consistency and sudden drops in milk.

“Type A Trichothecenes includes T-2 toxin which can have a serious effect on the gut of the cow and reduce intakes and performance.”

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Research – Climate Change and Food Poisoning

Posted on November 20, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

The Counter

Fungal toxins known as mycotoxins, including some thought lost to history, are claiming new territory as the Earth warms.

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USA – Pet foods recalled for possible excess Aflatoxin

Posted on November 20, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Pet food maker Sunshine Mills recalled products sold under 17 brand names for potentially harmful amounts of aflatoxin.

The company attributed the danger to mold on a single delivery of corn used in making the foods, mostly dog chow and some cat chow. In announcements Sept. 2 and Oct. 8, Food and Drug Administration officials indicated the company was recalling corn-based pet foods made April 3-5, 2020.

Clinical signs of aflatoxin poisoning include lethargy, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and jaundice, and aflatoxin poisoning can result in liver damage and death. The National Institutes of Health also lists aflatoxins among carcinogens in humans, citing links between exposure to the toxins and increased risk of liver cancer.

The recalled products are in 58 lots that had been sold under 17 brand names: Champ, Family Pet, Field Trial, Good Dog, Heartland Farms, Hunter’s Special, Old Glory, Paws Happy Life, Pet Expert, Principle, Retriever, River Bend, Sportsman’s Pride, Sprout, Thrifty, Top Runner, and Whiskers & Tails. The affected products range in size from 4 pounds to 50 pounds, and all have lot codes that include the text 3/April/2020, 4/April/2020, or 5/April/2020.

Additional details are available at the FDA website.