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RASFF Alert – Deoxynivalenol (DON) and Zearalenone in Wheat

Posted on September 11, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

RASFF

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

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RASFF Alerts – Animal Feed – Aflatoxin – Groundnut Kernels – Groundnuts for Bird Feed

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European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 127; Tot. = 152 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from India in the UK

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 127 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts for birdfeed from the United States in the UK

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Denmark – Burger buns with risk of Mold

Posted on September 9, 2020 by | Leave a comment

DVFA

Nordthy is recalling Quickbury Mega Burger Buns, due to the risk of mold. Risk of mold makes the product unfit for human consumption. (Updated 08-09-2020, with new points of sale)

Recalled Foods , Published: August 28, 2020

Modified September 8, 2020
(Updated 08-09-2020, with new outlets)
What food:
Quickbury Mega Burger Buns ( see photo )
Net weight: 300 grams
Best before dates: 04.12.20, 11.12.20 and 12.12.20
This only applies to Lot / batch numbers with end numbers: “64”
EAN barcode: 4028491401065
Sold in:

Net stores throughout the country

SPAR ÅKIRKEBY, TORVET 1, 3720 AAKIRKEBY
MENU MARIBO, BROVEJEN 19, 4930 MARIBO
SPAR DALVANGSVEJ, DALVANGSVEJ 52, 2600 GLOSTRUP
MENU HIMMELEV, SOGNEVEJ 95, 4000 ROSKILDE
MY MERCHANT Halvrimmen, AALBORGVEJ 14, 9460 BROVST
MENU BOGENSE, VESTRE ENGVEJ 2, 5400 BOGENSE
LETKØB HYLKE, HYLKEVEJ 52, 8660 SKANDERBORG
SPAR KOLDBY, LIMFJORDSGADE 15, 7752 SNEDSTED
MY MERCHANT GADBJERG, LANGGADE 35, 7321 GADBJERG
LETKØB- ØRTING HANDELSPL., HORSENSVEJ 121, 8300 ODDER
SPAR HADERSLEV, LYØVEJ 10, 6100 HADERSLEV
SAVE NYKØBING MORS, FRUEVEJ 37-41, 7900 NYKØBING M
MY MERCHANT DAUGÅRD, GL. VEJLEVEJ 51  8721 DAUGÅRD
MY MERCHANT VEJRUP, MØLLEVEJ 1, VEJRUP, 6740 BRAMMING
Menu Hadsund, Hadsundvej 1 – Als, 9560 Hadsund
Spar Brovst, JERNBANEGADE 2, 9460 Brovst
SPAR THURØ, BERGMANNSVEJ 112 THURØ, 5700 SVENDBORG
Letkøb Fjelstrup, Fjelstrup Nørrevej 3.6100 Haderslev
SPAR ÅRSLEV, STATIONSVEJ 124, 5792 ÅRSLEV
LETKØB – RØMØ, KØBMANDEN, HAVNEBYVEJ 25,6792 RØMØ
SPAR HVIDBJERG KØBMANDSGÅ NÆSSUNDVEJ 358, 7960 KARBY
MY MERCHANT ENGESVANG, GL. KONGEVEJ 62, 7442 ENGESVANG
MY MERCHANT NYKØBING MORS, FÆLLEDVEJ 17, 7900 NYKØBING M
MY MERCHANT BEVTOFT, KRYGERSVEJ 38, 6541 BEVTOFT
802-MENU RUGGARDSVEJ, RUGGAARDSVEJ 211, 5210 ODENSE NV
MY MERCHANT NIM  PRÆSTEVÆNGET 13, 8740 Brædstrup
MY MERCHANT ODENSE SØ, HOLLUFGÅRDSVEJ 219, 5220 ODENSE SØ
SPAR WANDALSVEJ, WANDALLSVEJ 10, 5700 SVENDBORG
SPAR AGERSKOV, HOVEDGADEN 14, 6534 AGERSKOV
SPAR GØRDING ApS, NØRREGADE 1, 6690 GØRDING
MY MERCHANT TROLDHED, NO. VIUMVEJ 1 A,  6920 VIDEBÆK
MENU OTTERUP APS, STRANDVEJEN 1  5450 OTTERUP
SPAR EBBERUP EBBERUPVEJ 75, 5631 EBBERUP
SAVE HOPTRUP, HOPTRUP HOVEDGADE 53 6100 HADERSLEV
MY MERCHANT BOVRUP, BOVRUP STOREGADE 20-BOVRUP  6200 AABENRAA
SAVE HUMBLE HOVEDGADEN 24, 5932 HUMBLE
MY MERCHANT SENNELS SENNELSVEJ 81, 7700 THISTED
SAVE ESBJERG BØNDERGÅRDSVEJ 1 6700 ESBJERG
MY MERCHANT HAASTRUP, BYGADEN 10, HÅSTRUP 5600 FAABORG
SPAR ERSLEV, PRÆSTBROVEJ 144, 7950 ERSLEV
Company recalling:
Nordthy, Rubinvej 61, 7700 Thisted
Cause:
Mold has been found on the underside of the buns 
Risk:
Risk of mildew makes the product 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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Research – Mycotoxins: A Threat To Poultry Sector

Posted on September 5, 2020 by | Leave a comment

Technology Times

Campylobacter kswfoodworld

Wheat, maize, barley and peanuts are different sources of mycotoxins. If toxins invade crops before harvesting these are called as field fungi. If it invades post- harvest, they are called storage fungi. Mycotoxins cause heavy economic losses. These are common in tropical and sub-tropical countries in and around Asia.The highest occurring mycotoxin in Asia was FUM (fumonisins), detected in 85% of the samples at an average concentration of 1,354 ppb(parts per billion) .

The highest occurrence of FUM in Asia was detected in a Chinese corn sample (169,500 ppb). DON (deoxynivalenol) prevalence and average concentration in Asia were 77% and 735 ppb, respectively. ZEN (Zearalenone) was the third highest occurring mycotoxin in Asian samples, detected in 49% of tested samples at an average concentration of 201 ppb. In Asia, the highest ZEN value was detected in a Chinese grass sample (8,113 ppb). Aflatoxin was found in 38% of the samples at the highest average concentration worldwide (58 ppb).

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RASFF Alerts – Moulds – Food Supplement – Burger Buns – Organic Plant Based Spreadable

Posted on September 4, 2020 by | Leave a comment

European Food Alerts

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food supplement from Switzerland, via Spain infested with moulds in Portugal

RASFF

burger buns from Poland infested with moulds (on the underside) in Denmark

RASFF

organic plant based spreadable from Denmark infested with moulds in Denmark

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts – Roasted Pistachios – Peanut Butter – Red Rice – Black Pepper – Flavour Coated Groundnuts – Peanuts – Spice Mix – Pistachios – Basmati Rice

Posted on September 4, 2020 by | Leave a comment

As I have been on annual leave I have covered the last two weeks RASFF Alerts.

European Food Alerts

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 29; Tot. = 51 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (Tot. = 16.12 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio kernels from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 8.3; Tot. = 9.6 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from the United Kingdom in Ireland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 8.9; Tot. = 11 µg/kg – ppb) and ochratoxin A (10.3 µg/kg – ppb) in red rice from Sri Lanka in Switzerland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 14.7; Tot. = 20.1 µg/kg – ppb) in black pepper from Nigeria in Belgium

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 5.6 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched groundnuts from India in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 3.8; Tot. = 4 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 5.7; Tot. = 22 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 3.4; Tot. = 3.8 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 26.3; Tot. = 29.8 µg/kg – ppb) in flavoured coated groundnuts from Germany in Finland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 5.4 µg/kg – ppb) in flavoured groundnuts from Germany in Finland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 3.1; Tot. = 3.9 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts with shell from India in Spain

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 5; Tot. = 5 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from China, via Germany in the Netherlands

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 8.6; Tot. = 10.0 µg/kg – ppb) in dry roasted cocktail peanuts from Nigeria in the UK

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 6.6; Tot. = 6.6 µg/kg – ppb) in spice mix from Pakistan in Ireland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 9.8; Tot. = 11.1 µg/kg – ppb) in spice mix from Pakistan in Ireland

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 15.8; Tot. = 17.4 µg/kg – ppb) in inshell pistachios from Iran in Greece

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 4.6; Tot. = 4.6 µg/kg – ppb) in basmati rice from Pakistan in Greece

RASFF

aflatoxins (B1 = 94; Tot. = 101 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Iran in Spain

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

Posted on September 3, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain dog food products due to levels of Aflatoxin that are potentially above the acceptable limit.  Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities.

The potential for aflatoxin levels above the acceptable limit in these products was discovered by routine sampling performed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry showing that a sample of a single 4-pound bag of one lot of the product contained elevated levels of aflatoxin.  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.

While no adverse health effects related to these products have been reported, Sunshine Mills, Inc. has chosen to issue a voluntary recall of these 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 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.

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 Family Pet®, Heartland Farms®, or Paws Happy Life® products or other lot codes of these products affected by this precautionary recall.

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.

Products affected by this announcement:

Product Name

Size

Lot Codes

UPC Code
FAMILY PET® MEATY CUTS BEEF CHICKEN & CHEESE FLAVORS PREMIUM DOG FOOD 4 lb. TD3 4/APRIL/2020
TD1 5/APRIL/2020		 3225120694
14 lb. TB1 4/APRIL/2020
TB2 4/APRIL/2020
TB3 3/APRIL/2020		 3225118078
28 lb. TB3 3/APRIL/2020 3225120694
HEARTLAND FARMS® GRILLED FAVORITES
BEEF CHICKEN & CHEESE FLAVOR		 14 lb. TB1 4/APRIL/2020
TB2 4/APRIL/2020		 7015514299
31 lb. TA2 4/APRIL/2020
TA3 4/APRIL/2020		 7015514301
PAWS HAPPY LIFE® BUTCHER’S CHOICE DOG FOOD 16 lb. TA1 4/APRIL/2020
TA2 4/APRIL/2020		 3680035763

 

Company Contact Information

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

Product Photos

  • Photo 1 – Labeling, Heartland Farms, Grilled Favorites Beef, Chicken & Cheese Flavor
  • Photo 2 – Labeling, Paws Happy Life butchers choice dog food
  • Photo 3 - Labeling, Family Pet Meaty Cuts, beef chicken & cheese flavor

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Iceland – Mold in vegan butter

Posted on September 3, 2020 by | Leave a comment

MAST

Natural organic vegan butter

Matvælastofnun warns against consuming two batches of vegan butter from Naturli due to the risk of mold growth. Kjarnavörur hf. who import the product are recalling it from the market, in consultation with the Health Inspectorate of the Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur areas.

Matvælastofnun received information about the product through the RASFF European warning system on dangerous foods and feed on the market and alerted the health inspectorate.

The recall only applies to the following batches:

  • Product name: Natural organic vegan butter
  • Weight: 225 g
  • BBD: 22.09.2020 and 23.09.2020
  • Manufacturer: Grönvang Food Aps, Vejen, Denmark
  • Bar code: 5701977062118
  • Distribution: Hagkaup, Bónus, Krónan, Nettó, Kjörbúðin, Iceland, Fjarðarkaup, Melabúðin and Veganbúðin

 

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Netherlands – Important safety warning roasted almonds salted 200 grams Aldi – Aflatoxin

Posted on September 1, 2020 by | Leave a comment

NVWA

Aldi warns against roasted almonds, salted 200 grams with barcode 23046832 and best before date 03-2021. A check has shown that this product may contain too high a level of aflatoxin. Eating too much aflatoxin can be harmful to your health. Customers are therefore urged not to consume the product and to return it to an Aldi store.

See also website Aldi

bag of salted roasted almonds from Aldi

© Aldi

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USA – Hostess Brands, LLC Expands Voluntary Recall of Certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® Due to the Potential for Mold

Posted on August 29, 2020 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Company Announcement

Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is expanding its voluntary recall of certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.

The expanded recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products:

Product Description: Item UPC: Batch: Best By Dates:
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H062724000 H070724000 H070824000 H070924000 H071024000 H071124000 H072124000 H072224000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/08/2020 09/09/2020 09/10/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 09/22/2020 09/23/2020 09/24/2020 10/04/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H062624000 H062724000 N/A N/A
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H062424000 H062624000 H070724000 H070824000 H072224000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/20/2020 09/21/2020 10/05/2020 10/06/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H062424000 H062524000 H062624000 H070824000 H070924000 H072124000 H072224000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve 3 count case) 888109010089 H062424000 H062624000 H071124000 H072324000 09/07/2020 09/09/2020 09/24/2020 10/06/2020

The following Raspberry Zinger® products were part of the original voluntary recall:

Product Item UPC Batch Best By Date
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack fresh) 888109110604 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
H061524000 08/29/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Multi-Pack frozen) 888109110604 H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve fresh) 888109010089 H061224000 08/26/2020
H061324000 08/27/2020
H061424000 08/28/2020
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve frozen) 888109010089 H061424000
H061524000
Hostess Raspberry Zingers (Single-Serve grocery 3 count) 888109010089 H061224000 8/26/2020

The products were sold to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, distributors, dollar and discount stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to discontinue consumption and contact the place of purchase about returning them for a full refund.

This recall does not affect any other Hostess Brands products.

Consumers with questions may contact 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.

Hostess Brands, LLC

Hostess Brands, LLC is headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas and operates bakeries in Emporia, Kansas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Georgia, Indianapolis, Indiana and through its Voortman Cookies Limited subsidiary, Burlington, Ontario.

For more information about Hostess products and Hostess Brands, please visit hostesscakes.com. Follow Hostess on Twitter: @Hostess_Snacks; on Facebook: facebook.com/Hostess; on Instagram: Hostess_Snacks; and on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hostesscakes.

Contacts

LAK Public Relations, Inc.
Marie Espinel, Katie Lewis or Hannah Arnold, 212-575-4545 mespinel@lakpr.com, klewis@lakpr.com or harnold@lakpr.com

Original Press Release

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