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Belgium – Mendiants (1kg mix) from the Nice & Nuts brand – Ochratoxin A

Posted on July 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Biofresh Belgium recall
Product: Mendiants (1kg mix) from the Nice & Nuts brand.
Problem: Too high content of ochratoxin A.
In agreement with the FASFC, Biofresh Belgium is withdrawing Mendiants (1kg mix) from sale and recalling them from consumers because of an excessively high content of ochratoxin A. Biofresh Belgium asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased

Product description

– Product name: Mendiants (1kg mix)
– Brand: Nice & Nuts
– Best before date (BDD): 04/07/2024
– Sales period: from 05/26/2023 to 07/12/2023 inclusive
– Type of packaging: plastic bag
– Weight: 1kg

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Belgium – Amandelvijgenschijfjes “fig slices with almonds” from the brand Jumbo. – Ochratoxin A

Posted on July 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Recall of Jumbo Supermarkten
Product: Amandelvijgenschijfjes “fig slices with almonds” from the brand Jumbo.
Problem: Too high content of Ochratoxin A.

In agreement with the FASFC, Jumbo is withdrawing the product Amandelvijgenschijfjes “slices of figs with almonds” from the Jumbo brand with the expiry date of 03/11/2023 and the EAN code 8718452424740 and is recalling it from consumers due to an excessively high content of Ochratoxin A. Jumbo asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where it will be refunded to them

Product description Product

name: Amandelvijgenschijfjes “fig slices with almonds”
Brand: Jumbo
EAN code on the label: 8718452424740
Best before date (BDD): 03-11-2023
Sale period: from 12/07/2023 to 20/07/2023 inclusive
Nature of packaging: Plastic packaging
Weight: 75 g

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Why You Shouldn’t Try To Salvage Jam That Has Mold In It

Posted on July 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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It’s a classic tragic tale: You head to the fridge with hopes of whipping up a midday PB&J, only to find that your jam jar contains something less than appetizing. To your dismay, accompanying the sweet fruity condiment are fuzzy specks of greenish-white mold. You may be tempted to simply scoop the mold out and proceed as if nothing ever happened, or you might even ponder what will actually happen if you ingest a few spores. However, when it comes to jams, jellies, and preserves, even a small bit of mold usually means that it’s best to throw away the whole jar.

Read More at the link above.

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Finland – Too much Ochratoxin in sunflower seeds

Posted on July 24, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Cmak Sunflower seeds pack.

Euro-East Oy is withdrawing from sale a lot of roasted and salted sunflower seeds, which have been found to contain ochratoxin A above the legal limit.

The recall concerns the product Cmak Sunflower seeds, roasted and salted, 300 g ( EAN 4032549004276) , whose best before date is 08.11.2023. The product has been sold in retail stores (e.g. K and S group stores, Tokmanni and Puuilo stores) all over Finland.

Consumers who bought the batch in question are asked to return the faulty products to the place of purchase or to contact Euro-East Oy’s customer service for a refund and disposal instructions: kaspalvelupa@euro-east.fi or +358 20 792 0290.

More information in Euro-East Oy’s bulletin. 

The matter is handled at the Food Agency by special expert Arja Heinonen, tel. 050 464 9354, firstname.surname@ruokavirasto.fi

Picture of the product (Euro-East Oy):

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Belgium – “Kaffee Wiener Art” ground coffee from the original Gina brand – Ochratoxin A

Posted on July 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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07/20/2023
Recall from the FASFC
Product: “Kaffee Wiener Art” ground coffee from the original Gina brand
Problem: excessive ochratoxin A content

The FASFC is withdrawing the original Gina brand ‘Kaffee Wiener Art’ ground coffee from sale and is recalling it from consumers due to an excessively high content of ochratoxin A. The FASFC requests that
this product not be consumed and returned to the point of sale.

Product Description :

Name: Kaffee Wiener Art
Brand: Original Gina
Lot: A19Y 1/2025
Barcode: 9002859064401
Weight: 250g

The product was sold via several points of sale in Belgium.

For any additional information, you can contact the FASFC contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be .

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France – RED QUALITY ROASTED COFFEE – Ochratoxin A

Posted on July 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Cocoa, coffee and tea
  • Product brand name VERNIER
  • Model names or references RED QUALITY ROASTED COFFEE
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    BATCH QO060423 Date of minimum durability 06/10/2023
  • Packaging Packages 1kg and 250 grs grains or ground
  • Marketing start/end date From 05/05/2023 to 12/07/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors vernier company

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts- Peanuts- Pistachios – Peanut Butter

Posted on July 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxins in pistachios originating from Türkiye in Belgium and Germany

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Aflatoxins in peanut butter from India in Greece

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aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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Aflatoxin in USA groundnuts in the Netherlands

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RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Raisins

Posted on July 21, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A in raisins from Turkey in France, Netherlands, Romania and UK

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USA – Apple cider recalled over high levels of patulin

Posted on July 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Bevovations, LLC, of Leominster, MA, is recalling certain apple cider products because of high levels of patulin.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus, Penicillium and Byssochlamys. Often found in rotting apples and apple products. The acute symptoms in humans include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting.

According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on June 23, 2023, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Hampshire.

Recalled products:

  • 1/2 gallon CN Smith brand Apple Cider
  • 1/2 gallon and 16 oz. Wilson Farms brand Apple Cider
  • 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, and 16 oz. Carlson Orchards brand Apple Cider – all packaged in HDPE bottles and shipped in corrugated closed boxes

Additional information:

  • 565 cases total. Wilson: 43 cases distributed (per ATT B). Carlsons: 510 cases distributed (per ATT B). CN Smith: 12 cases distributed (per ATT B)
  • Lot Code 171 Best By August 4, 2023

Anyone who purchased the recalled product should immediately dispose of it and not consume it.

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Raisins – Ground Coffee – Wheat

Posted on July 14, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A in raisins from Uzbekistan in Romania

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Too much Ochratoxin A in ground coffee in Finland and Germany

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in wheat from France in Belgium

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