Category Archives: Mycotoxin

Belgium – Pistachios from the brand DO IT ORGANIC BARNEVELD

AFSCA

Recall by FLOURPOWER BV
Product: “biologische pistachenoten” pistachios from the brand DO IT ORGANIC BARNEVELD.
Problem: too high aflatoxin content.
In agreement with the FASFC, FLOURPOWER BV is withdrawing pistachios “biologische pistachenoten” of the brand DO IT ORGANIC BARNEVELD from sale and recalling them from consumers because of an excessively high aflatoxin content.

FLOURPOWER BV asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it on Saturday to the point of sale in which it was purchased.

Product description:
– Product name: biologische pistachenoten (pistachios)
– Brand: DO IT ORGANIC BARNEVELD
– Date of minimum durability (BDD) (“Best before (or end)”): 01/08/2023
– Batch number: 010823-D / 12
– Sale period: from 03/21/2022 to 12/31/2022
– Nature of packaging: paper bag
– Weight: 500g.

The product was distributed by:
Flourpower BV Artemeersstraat 14 A 9880 Aalter

For further information, contact:

FLOURPOWER BV
Tel: 0465 09 41 03
E-mail: kwaliteit@flourpower.be

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Ground Nutmeg

RASFF

Too much ochratoxin A and unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in grounded nutmeg from India via Türkiye in Finland

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Pistachios – Rice – Hazelnut Kernels – Nuts

RASFF

High content of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios form Türkiye, origin USA in Turkey and Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Turkisch Pistachios in the Netherlands and France

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Pakistan Rice in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in hazelnuts kernels from Azerbaijan in France

RASFF

Level of aflatoxins exceeding limits in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin in nuts from Georgia in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in pistachios from the Netherlands in Denmark

USA – Martinelli’s Gold Medal Apple Juice Recalled For Elevated Mycotoxin – Patulin

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Martinelli’s Gold Medal Apple Juice is being recalled because it has elevated patulin levels. Patulin is a toxic chemical contaminant that is produced by several species of mold, including Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is the most common mycotoxin found in apples and is commonly found in apple juice and cider.

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxins – Dried Figs – Pistachios Kernels – Whole Nutmeg – Blanched Peanut Halves – Groundnut Kernels

RASFF

Excessive levels of aflatoxins (aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in organic pistachio kernels from Iran in Japan, Lithuania and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in whole nutmeg from Indonesia in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Blanched peanuts halves from Argentina in Poland

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Groundnut Kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

France – APPLE STRAWBERRY / APPLE APRICOT GOURDS WITHOUT ADDED SUGAR U MAT & LOU – Patulin

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Sweet products
  • Product brand name U
  • Model names or references GOURDS APPLE STRAWBERRY – APPLE APRICOT WITHOUT ADDED SUGAR U MAT & LOU 6X90G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3256225042470 L8937 Date of minimum durability 01/10/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors U-stores

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Patulin beyond regulatory limits

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Organic Raisins

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in organic raisins from Uzbekistan, via Türkiye in Germnay and Uzbekistan

RASFF Alert – Aflatoxins – Pistachios – Maize – Peanuts – Dried Figs – Marsala Spice Mix

RASFF

Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from United States via Romania in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in maize from France in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins above the permited limit in peanuts from China in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in Germany

RASFF

Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from United States via Turkey in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States, via Türkiye in Italy

RASFF

Level of aflatoxins exceeding limits in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Exceedance of maximum limits of aflatoxins in masala spice mix from Pakistan in France

Composition-Based Risk Estimation of Mycotoxins in Dry Dog Foods

MDPI

Abstract

The risk of mycotoxins co-occurrence in extrusion-produced dry foods increases due to their composition based on various grains and vegetables. This study aimed to validate a risk estimation for the association between ingredients and the ELISA-detected levels of DON, FUM, ZEA, AFs, T2, and OTA in 34 dry dog food products. The main ingredients were corn, beet, and oil of different origins (of equal frequency, 79.41%), rice (67.6%), and wheat (50%). DON and FUM had the strongest positive correlation (0.635, = 0.001). The presence of corn in the sample composition increased the median DON and ZEA levels, respectively, by 99.45 μg/kg and 65.64 μg/kg, p = 0.011. In addition to DON and ZEA levels, integral corn presence increased the FUM median levels by 886.61 μg/kg, = 0.005. For corn gluten flour-containing samples, DON, FUM, and ZEA median differences still existed, and OTA levels also differed by 1.99 μg/kg, < 0.001. Corn gluten flour presence was strongly associated with DON levels >403.06 μg/kg (OR = 38.4, RR = 9.90, = 0.002), FUM levels >1097.56 μg/kg (OR = 5.56, RR = 1.45, = 0.048), ZEA levels >136.88 μg/kg (OR = 23.00, RR = 3.09, = 0.002), and OTA levels >3.93 μg/kg (OR = 24.00, RR = 3.09, = 0.002). Our results suggest that some ingredients or combinations should be avoided due to their risk of increasing mycotoxin levels.

Research – Evaluation of the dietary exposure of the Catalan population to mycotoxins of the genus Fusarium

ACSA

Within the framework of total diet studies, the Catalan Food Safety Agency (ACSA) publishes a second study on the evaluation of mycotoxins: “Evaluation of the dietary exposure of the Catalan population to mycotoxins of the genus Fusarium”.

In 2014, a first study was published in which the presence of the main mycotoxins in food intended for human consumption in the Catalan market was determined, and the intake of food linked to this contamination to estimate the food exposure of the population residing in Catalonia, and evaluate the risk to health (ACSA, 2014). Considering the results obtained, the ACSA considered it necessary to carry out this second, more specific study on mycotoxins, evaluating those that were found most frequently in the foods of the Catalan market, the mycotoxins of the genus Fusarium, and also taking into account the most exposed population groups.

The present study shows that the mycotoxins detected with greater frequency were DON and ENNB followed, with a much lower frequency, by mycotoxin T-2 and mycotoxins FB1 and DON-3G. The rest of mycotoxins analyzed (3-ADON, 15-ADON, NIV, FUS-X, zearalenone, HT-2, FB2 and FB3) will always present levels below the detection limit.

All the age groups evaluated have an exposure to DON and ENNB lower than the respective safety values. The average exposure of the adult population and children in Catalonia to the mycotoxin DON presents values ​​between 7.5% and 10.1% of the safety value. The average exposure of the population to ENNB presents values ​​​​that are two orders of magnitude lower than the extrapolated safety values.

Total diet studies make it possible to better understand the reality linked to the main chemical pollutants that reach the Catalan market, and in this way specific decisions can be made to correct possible risk situations for the health of consumers.