Category Archives: Mycotoxin

RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin – Patulin – Dried Apple Dices

Posted on April 26, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

High patulin content in dried apple dices from Poland in Hungary

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China – Harbin Beer Found with Vomit Toxin, Company Responds

Posted on April 23, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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After testing for 8 common beer mycotoxins, the results showed that one sample, “Harbin,” was found with deoxynivalenol (DON), with a detection level of 26 micrograms per kilogram. No other samples were found with mycotoxins.

Deoxynivalenol (DON), also known as vomit toxin, is mainly produced by Fusarium graminearum and Fusarium culmorum, which can be found in soil and are pathogens of cereals (especially wheat and maize).

The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives recommends a daily intake of 1 microgram per kilogram of body weight for DON, meaning that long-term exposure below this level is unlikely to pose a health risk to most people. For a 60-kilogram adult, consuming 4 cans of the sample (Harbin) detected with DON in one day would still be within safe levels.

However, the article reminds consumers that this intake level is set to protect public health, especially in cases where long-term or large amounts of DON intake may have adverse effects on health.

The article mentioned that the manufacturer of “Harbin” stated that the company has never exported tested products to Hong Kong for sale. The product has always been produced and sold only in mainland China and is not intended for sale in other regions. The entire production and sales process of the product comply with relevant laws and regulations in mainland China. The detected DON content in the samples is both compliant with and far below the relevant upper limit standards set internally, domestically, and internationally for cereal products.

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Belgium – Organic rye from the Pit & Pit brand – Ochratoxin A

Posted on April 22, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Pit & Pit organic rye

In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the “Organic Rye” product from the Pit & Pit brand from sale and recalling it from consumers due to excessively high levels of ochratoxin A.

Pit & Pit asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it. A free return label can be requested by sending an email with the photo of the label to help@pit-pit.com. Upon receipt of the return, the product will be refunded to you.

Product Description :

Product name: Organic rye
Brand: Pit & Pit
Type of packaging: transparent bag
Expiration date (DDM): 04/30/2024 – 09/30/2024
Weight and batch numbers:
1kg – Lot s : LUVZFWZL9, LUW4IC94L, LUX2U3XHO, LUZLHHA62, U1ZHWGL5, LV3UIT0DA, LUW4IC94L
The product was sold online, via the website http://www.pit-pit.com.

For any further information , please contact: help@pit-pit.com.

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Research – Comprehensive Insights into Ochratoxin A: Occurrence, Analysis, and Control Strategies

Posted on April 20, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Abstract

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a toxic mycotoxin produced by some mold species from genera Penicillium and Aspergillus. OTA has been detected in cereals, cereal-derived products, dried fruits, wine, grape juice, beer, tea, coffee, cocoa, nuts, spices, licorice, processed meat, cheese, and other foods. OTA can induce a wide range of health effects attributable to its toxicological properties, including teratogenicity, immunotoxicity, carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and hepatotoxicity. OTA is not only toxic to humans but also harmful to livestock like cows, goats, and poultry. This is why the European Union and various countries regulate the maximum permitted levels of OTA in foods. This review intends to summarize all the main aspects concerning OTA, starting from the chemical structure and fungi that produce it, its presence in food, its toxicity, and methods of analysis, as well as control strategies, including both fungal development and methods of inactivation of the molecule. Finally, the review provides some ideas for future approaches aimed at reducing the OTA levels in foods.

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Belgium – Dried blackberries – Aflatoxin

Posted on April 19, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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AH ripe

In agreement with the FASFC, Albert Heijn is recalling from consumers the Dried Blackberries ‘AH gedroogde biologische moerbei’ of the Albert Heijn brand with the expiry date 08/25/2024.

The product contains too high aflatoxin content (b1, b2, g1 and g2) and ochratoxin A. There is no immediate danger to health. If consumed in large quantities over a long period of time, it can be harmful.

Albert Heijn asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale. It will be exchanged or refunded.

Product Description :

Product category: dried fruits
Product name: AH gedroogde biologische moerbei
Brand: Albert Heijn
Expiration date (DDM): 08/25/2024
Sales period: 02/06/2024 until 04/16/2024 inclusive
Type of packaging: plastic bag
Weight: 150g

Sold through Albert Heijn stores.

For any further information, please contact Albert Heijn via 0800 777 05

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Almond Flour – Peanuts – Pistachios – Almonds – Mulberries

Posted on April 19, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Exceeding the MRL for aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxins in almond flour from Spain in Poland

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Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the USA in the Netherlands

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Presence of Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in shelled Pistachios from Türkiye, USA origin in Italy

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Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Nicaragua in the Netherlands

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Presence of aflatoxins above the established limit in almonds from USA in Spain

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Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in mulberries from Turkey in the Netherlands and Belgium

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Aflatoxins (B1 = 69,62 µg/kg; Tot. = 78,32 µg/kg) in peanuts from Egypt in Poland

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A -Raisins- Mulberries

Posted on April 19, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

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Exceed ochratoxin A: 174 ± 42 μg/kg in Raisins from Uzbekistan in Latvia and Lithuania

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Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in mulberries from Turkey in the Netherlands and Belgium

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Research – Health warning due to Aflatoxins in almonds linked to production of cancer cells

Posted on April 18, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

The EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (Rasf) has issued an alert after detecting its presence. aflatoxin above the permissible level in Almond Coming from the United States. The analysis has been done at border controls.

aflatoxins are Very poisonous mushroom and harmful for human consumption, is associated with chronic exposure to these substances production of cancer cells,

The notification states “Serious” risk When the analyzes conducted exceeded the maximum permitted level of this substance of 10 micrograms/kg – ppb. However, the RASF system does not offer any data related to the region of the country, the brand under which it is marketed or the plantation from which these contaminated almonds come.

In that sense, FACUA-Consumers in Action criticizes that the limited information published by the European Commission creates doubts about all almonds coming from the United States, since it is not the producing company or even the region of the country. Does not give details about. Which has been cultivated.

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Germany – Ubina organic raisins and Ubina organic trail mix – Ochratoxin A – OTA

Posted on April 15, 2024 by KSW | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

April 12, 2024

Product name:

Ubina organic raisins and Ubina organic trail mix

Product images:

ORGANIC raisins 125g, paper bag front.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC raisins 300g in a reusable jar.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC trail mix 125g, paper bag front.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

ORGANIC trail mix 275g, in a reusable glass.jpg

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH

Manufacturer (distributor):

Vartan Melik Aslanian GmbH Bültbek 21 22962 Siek

Reason for warning:

Detection of elevated levels of ochratoxin A (OTA). OTA is a naturally occurring mold toxin that can occur from certain types of fungi in various foods such as grains and dried fruits. OTA is suspected of being genotoxic and possibly carcinogenic to the kidneys. Since a health risk for the consumer cannot be ruled out, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the affected product.

Additional Information:

Ubina organic raisins paper bag 125 g; Lot: 332231224; Best before: December 23rd, 2024
Ubina organic raisins reusable jar 300 g; Lot: 302140225 + 302150225, best before date: 02/14/2025 + 02/15/2025
Ubina organic trail mix paper bag 125 g; Lot: 335231224; Best before: December 23rd, 2024
Ubina organic trail mix reusable jar 275 g; Lot: 305231224 + 305140225; Best before: December 23rd, 2024 + February 14th, 2025

Manufacturer’s homepage:

http://www.ubina.de