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Belgium Grain Maize for Popcorn – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall from FIDAFRUIT sa
Product: grain maize for popcorn.
Problem: high content of aflatoxins B1.
In agreement with the AFSCA, FIDAFRUIT withdraws grain maize for popcorn from sale and recalls it from consumers due to the high content of aflatoxin B1.
FIDAFRUIT asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Product description Product

name: popcorn corn
Sale period: from January 1, 2023 to date

Jars Louis Delhaize 225g – LOT / DDM: 21/12/23
Match Lux trays. 250g – BATCH / DDM: 23/12/23
FIDAFRUIT trays 225g – LOT / DDM: 20/12/23
FIDAFRUIT jars 250g
– LOT / DDM: 29/12/23
Organic corn popcorn
BAGS in boxes of 25KG – LOT 2022-446 / DDM: 09/2024

The product was distributed by:

LOUIS DELHAIZE – SA DELFOOD NV
RUE DE L’ESPÉRANCE, 84 – 6061 MONTIGNIES-SUR-SAMBRE

ITM MUSKETEERS
RUE DU BOSQUET 4, 1348 LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE BELGIUM

EUROGIJBELS
ACACIASTRAAT, 21 B2440 GEEL

NICOLAI FRUIT
NIJVERHEIDSLAAN 5100 BUS 1 – 3800 SINT-TRUIDEN

LEGU-FRUIT
MARCHE DE LIEGE G6 4020 LIEGE

TERRABIO SPRL
AVENUE DES TANNEURS 60, 1000 BRUSSELS

BEHERETE MARKET TERRABIO
AVENUE DES TANNEURS 58, 1000 BRUSSELS

For further information , contact: info@fidafruit.be

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LUXEMBOURG – POPCORN CORN OF DIFFERENT BRANDS (CORA, CORA NATURE BIO, VEGEDRY) AND BULK SALE – Aflatoxin

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SAP

The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration is recalling the following products in Luxembourg:

Name Corn Popcorn
Brand Kora
Unit 320g
bar code 5400134407525
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 08/30/2023; 09/13/2023; 12/10/2023; 10/18/2023
Name Corn Popcorn
Brand Cora Nature Organic
Unit 320g
bar code 5400134407969
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 08/30/2023; 10/12/2023
Name Organic Popcorn Corn
Brand Vegetry
Unit 500g
bar code 5413612350190
Dates of Minimum Durability (MDD) 25/10/2023; 17/12/2023
Name Organic Popcorn Corn
Brand Bulk sale
Sale period from 02/01/2023 to 16/03/2023

Danger  : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

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Belgium – Corn Popcorn from the Pit & Pit brand.

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AFSCA

Recall by Pit & Pit
Product: Corn Popcorn from the Pit & Pit brand.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, Pit & Pit is withdrawing the Pit & Pit brand’s “Popcorn Maize” product from sale and recalling it from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin content.

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.

Product description:

– Product name: Corn Popcorn
– Brand: Pit & Pit
– Type of packaging: transparent jar with black lid
– Expiry date (BDD): 30/09/2024
– Weight and batch numbers:

o 450g – Lot: ULTGVTF8 o 1.3kg – Lot: ULTGVTF9

The product was sold online, via the website www.pit-pit.com .

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

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Luxembourg – MATCH BRAND POPCORN CORN – Aflatoxin

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SAP

Fidafruit *  is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Name Popcorn grain corn
Brand Match
Unit 250g
bar code 5410781251068
MDD 23/12/2023
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 03/16/2023

Danger  : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Match/Smatch

Information Source: Match Recall Notification

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Research – Bacteriological Quality and Biotoxin Profile of Ready-to-Eat Foods Vended in Lagos, Nigeria

Posted on March 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

MDPI

Abstract

A comprehensive study of bacterial and biotoxin contaminants of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in Nigeria is yet to be reported. Hence, this study applied 16S rRNA gene sequencing and a dilute-and-shoot LC-MS/MS method to profile bacteria and biotoxins, respectively, in 199 RTE food samples comprising eko (n = 30), bread (n = 30), shawarma (n = 35), aadun (n = 35), biscuits (n = 34), and kokoro (n = 35). A total of 631 bacterial isolates, clustered into seven operational taxonomic units, namely Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Klebsiella, Proteus and Kosakonia, Kurthia, and Yokenella, that are reported for the first time were recovered from the foods. One hundred and eleven metabolites comprising mycotoxins and other fungal metabolites, phytoestrogenic phenols, phytotoxins, and bacterial metabolites were detected in the foods. Aflatoxins, fumonisins, and ochratoxins contaminated only the artisanal foods (aadun, eko, and kokoro), while deoxynivalenol and zearalenone were found in industrially-processed foods (biscuit, bread, and shawarma), and citrinin was present in all foods except eko. Mean aflatoxin (39.0 µg/kg) in artisanal foods exceeded the 10 µg/kg regulatory limit adopted in Nigeria by threefold. Routine surveillance, especially at the informal markets; food hygiene and safety education to food processors and handlers; and sourcing of high-quality raw materials are proposed to enhance RTE food quality and safeguard consumer health.

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Luxembourg – MATCH BRAND POPCORN – Aflatoxin

Posted on March 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

SAP

Match is recalling the following product in Luxembourg:

Nom Maïs Popcorn
Marque Match
Unit 250 g
Code barre 5410781251068
DDM 23/12/2023
Sale period from 03/01/2023 to 03/16/2023

Danger  : Too high aflatoxin content

Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the temperature and humidity level of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.

Sale confirmed in Luxembourg by: Match/Smatch

Information Source: Match Recall Notification

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Groundnuts –

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RASFF

High content of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from Iran in Italy and Turkey

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Sesame seed unshelled from Pakistan in Belgium, Germany, Italy and Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins B1 and Totals above the limits in shelled peanuts from Egypt in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Pakistan Rice in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands and Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indian Groundnuts in the Netherlands and Switzerland

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkey in Germany and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indonesian Nutmeg in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in groundnuts from China in France

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RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin – Patulin – Apple Puree

Posted on March 17, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Presence of patulin in apple puree at a high level from France in Benin, French Polynesia, Guinea, Morocco, Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Almonds – Peanut Butter

Posted on March 10, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxins above MRL in almonds from USA in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indian Peanut Butter in Germany and the Netherlands

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France – Organic compote gourds without added sugar 4x90g – Mycotoxin – Patulin

Posted on March 6, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Sweet products
  • Product brand name U ORGANIC
  • Model names or references Organic strawberry apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apricot apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apple gourds without added sugar 4x90g Apple gourds without added sugar 12x90g
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3256226396817 L9450 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396848 L9423 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396831 L9282 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
    3256226396862 L9283 Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023
  • Packaging Gourds 90 g
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark EMB84080E
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributor s U-stores

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Physico-chemical risk
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Patulin

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