Category Archives: Mould Toxin

RASFF Alert – Patulin – Apple Juice

Posted on July 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – patulin (78.9 µg/kg – ppb) in apple juice from Serbia in Slovakia

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed- Aflatoxins – Groundnuts

Posted on July 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 4.9; Tot. = 32.4 µg/kg – ppb) in feed groundnuts from Argentina in the UK

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

Posted on July 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Company Announcement

Hostess Brands, LLC (“Hostess Brands”) is voluntarily recalling certain Hostess® Raspberry Zingers® because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date.

This recall applies to the following Raspberry Zinger® products:

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

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 1-800-483-7253
Media:
Marie Espinel
 212-575-4545
 mespinel@lakpr.com

 

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Belgium – Demeter corn flour of the Vajra brand – Fumonisins

Posted on July 23, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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The VAJRA company is withdrawing from sale and recalling from consumers the Demeter Corn Flour of the Vajra brand. Analyzes have revealed a non-compliance with the fumonisin parameters (exceeding the standard) in a batch of this corn flour.

The products concerned were sold from May 2020 in certain organic food stores.

  • Product: Demeter Corn Flour from Vajra
  • Weight: 500g
  • Lot: 0420/260520
  • Expiration dates (DDM): 05/01/2021
  • Packing: Paper bag

People who have purchased the Demeter Corn Flour from the lot concerned are asked not to consume this product and to return it to the place of purchase where it will be refunded to you.
The product was sold through various health food stores.

For more information, please call VAJRA on 02 731 05 22.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

VAJRA sprl
330 Brusselsesteenweg, hall 5
3090 Overijse

 

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Ireland – Withdrawal of a Batch of Symbio Ekologiczne Platki Jaglane Millet Flakes Due to the Presence of Elevated Ochratoxin A

Posted on July 22, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2020.40
Product: Symbio Ekologiczne Płatki Jaglane (Millet Flakes); pack size: 250g
Batch Code: 10.2020 (3003); best before date: 31/10/2020
Country Of Origin: Ukraine

Message:

Elevated Ochratoxin A was detected in the above batch of Symbio Ekologiczne Płatki Jaglane millet flakes.  Ochratoxin A is a toxin which is produced by fungi growing on the plant material.  The implicated batch is being withdrawn from the market.

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Ground Kernels – Groundnuts – Apricot Kernels

Posted on July 17, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – aflatoxins (Tot. = 10 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from Iran, via Turkey in the Czech Republic

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 5.1; Tot. = 8 µg/kg – ppb) in blanched from Argentina in the UK

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 6.5; Tot. = 8.4 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 4.3 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts in shell from China in the Uk

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 20; Tot. = 24 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 135; Tot. = 186 µg/kg – ppb) in apricot kernels from Turkey in Germany

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Basmati Rice – Groundnut Kernels -Groundnuts – Chilli Powder – Shelled Almonds

Posted on July 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 6.0; Tot. = 6.0 µg/kg – ppb) in basmati rice from Pakistan in Greece

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 6.3; Tot. = 6.3 µg/kg – ppb) in basmati rice from Pakistan in Greece

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 6.7; Tot. = 7.2 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the United States in the UK

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 3 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Brazil in Poland

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 5.6; Tot. = 5.6 µg/kg – ppb) in basmati rice from Pakistan in Greece

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 32.6; Tot. = 35.9 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States in Greece

RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 9 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli powder from India in the UK

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RASFF Alert – Animal Feed -Aflatoxin – Groundnuts

Posted on July 10, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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RASFF – aflatoxins (B1 = 25.4 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts for bird feed from India in the UK

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New Zealand – PMN Kacang Wangi brand Peanut Cracker – Aflatoxin

Posted on July 9, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Natural Field Enterprises Ltd is recalling a specific batch of PMN Kacang Wangi brand Peanut Cracker as testing has identified toxins above acceptable levels.

Product type Crackers
Name of product (size) PMN Kacang Wangi brand Peanut Cracker (770g jar)
Date marking Best before 28.04.2021
Package size and description The product is sold in a 770g plastic jar.
Distribution The product is imported from Malaysia.

The product is sold at these retailers in Auckland:

  • Epacs Supermart, 12 Nandina Avenue, East Tamaki
  • Fresh and Save, 245 Manukau Road, Pukekohe.

The product has not been re-exported.
Notes This recall does not affect any other PMN Kacang Wangi brand products or any other products imported by Natural Field Enterprises Ltd.

Consumer advice

The recall is about specific toxins called aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring in many food products. They are produced by a group of moulds that grow on foods produced in hot and tropical climates. Levels of aflatoxin in the New Zealand diet are usually very low and don’t represent a health risk, however consumption of food products with increased levels of aflatoxin over a continuous period of time can be harmful.

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact Natural Field Enterprises Ltd:

  • Phone: (09) 272 9048
  • Address: 12 Nandina Avenue, East Tamaki, Auckland.

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France – Leader Price brand 350g pistachios – Mycotoxin

Posted on July 4, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

Possible presence of a mycotoxin

PROPOSED SOLUTION

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

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Barcode
3263853011112

▸ DLC
07/26/2020

▸ Lot
14: 49

▸ Contact customer service
For any further information, you can contact the customer service by dialing the Toll Free Number: 0 800 35 00 00 (service and call free) from Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm

▸ Source
https: //www.leaderprice.fr/

 

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