Lidl Sweden is recalling pistachios from the Alesto brand. After a routine analysis, it has been shown that the product contains Ochratoxin A above the permitted limit value. Ochratoxin A is added due to mold growth, and is not always visible. The recall applies to roasted pistachios 70 g with a best before date of 13.10.2023 and roasted & salted pistachios 70 g with a best before dates of 12.08.2023 and 14.10.2023.
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Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Germany
Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands
Aflatoxin B1 (sample A: 3,56 ± 0,53 µg/kg, sample B: 3,18 ± 0,48 µg/kg) in peanuts blanched halves from Argentina in Poland
Aflatoxins in peanuts from Paraguay in Poland
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Ochratoxin A in Indonesian Nutmeg in the Netherlands
Ochratoxin A in organic rye from Germany in Austria, Italy , Portugal and Romania
Ochratoxin in nigella seeds from Turkey in France, Monaco, Tunisia, Ivory Coast
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Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) in rye (feed) from Poland in Germany
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Tampico Spice Company Cayenne Pepper is being recalled because it contains elevated levels of aflatoxin, a toxin that can be carcinogenic. This recall notice was posted on the FDA’s Enforcement page, so there is no mention of any adverse events having been reported. The recalling firm is Tampico Spice Company Inc. of Los Angeles, California.
This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm. The cayenne pepper and seasoning mixes were sold at the retail level in these states: California, Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, Texas, Nevada, and New Jersey. About 5553 pounds of these products are included in this recall.
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Brand : Ambrosio
Name : Natural sweet almonds 36/38
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : 20 February 2023
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Brand : ALMENDRAS lopez
Name : Natural sweet almonds 36/38
Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk
Publication date : February 20, 2023
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The toxic substance was present in ten percent of the samples from different districts.
The Department of Food Safety assesses that this toxin in milk is due to feeding of spoiled fodder, and lack of widespread awareness about improving the quality of milk
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Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Finland
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