Category Archives: Mycotoxin

RASFF Alert- Ochratoxin A – Aflatoxin- Rice

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxins in rice from Pakistan in Spain

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A, RASFF

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Pistachios – Almonds – Groundnuts – Peanuts – Dried Figs

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in almonds from the United States. in Spain and Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.2 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt in Belgium

RASFF

Aflatoxine B1 Groundnut from United States in Switzerland and the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in raw groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Turkey and Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt in Germany

RASFF

Aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye in Germany and Bulgaria

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin

RASFF Alert- Animal Feed – Alfatoxin – Chestnut Flour

Posted on June 14, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in chestnut flour from Italy in Germany

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Animal Feed, Animal Feed Aflatoxin, Animal Feed Mould Toxin, Animal Feed Mould/Mold, Animal Feed Recall, Animal Feed Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin

Research – The Hidden Risks of Rice and Flour: Brazilian Study Uncovers Alarming Mycotoxin Levels in Everyday Foods

Posted on June 13, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Scitech Daily

The foods, found in the homes of Brazilian families participating in the research, were stored for future consumption. The study is the first in Brazil to use biomarkers to characterize the risk associated with mycotoxins in the diet.

Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) analyzed samples of flour and rice stored in homes in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, and discovered high levels of fungal toxins (mycotoxins). The study, supported by FAPESP, was published in the journal Food Research International.

As the authors point out, dietary exposure to mycotoxins can trigger a range of health problems, especially in children and adolescents. The data therefore reinforce the importance of storing foods such as grains and flour in dry places and protecting them from insects to avoid the risk of contamination.

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin m1, Alternaria Toxin, Animal Feed Mould Toxin, Aspergillus Toxin, Food Microbiology Research, Food Toxin, Fusarium Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A, Research, Toxin

RASFF Alerts- Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Groundnuts – Satay Peanut Sauce – Peanuts – Almonds

Posted on June 7, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Groundnuts USA aflatoxin in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in Satay Peanut Sauce from Thailand in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Romania, Spain, Sweden.

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from United States in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels, from Argentina in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in shelled groundnuts from the United States in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Aflatoxins in almonds from United States in Spain

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF

RASFF Alerts- Ochratoxin A – Turkish Dried Figs

Posted on May 31, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Ochratoxin-A in Turkish pistachios in the Netherlands

RASFF

Ochratoxin-A in Turkish dried diced figs in the Netherlands

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, Ochratoxin, Ochratoxin A, RASFF

RASFF Alerts – Aflatoxin – Dried Figs – Seasoning Mix -Pistachios – Peanuts – Groundnuts – Almonds – Buckwheat

Posted on May 31, 2024 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey in France

RASFF

Elevated aflatoxin B1 in Seasoning Mix from Pakistan in Uk and Ireland

RASFF

Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the Islamic Republic of Iran in Germany

RASFF

aflatoxins in peanuts from India in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin B1 in buckwheat from China in  Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden.

RASFF

Aflatoxins beyond permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye of Iranian origin in Italy

RASFF

Aflatoxin in Indian groundnuts in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in peanuts from EEUU from USA in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxins in almonds from United States in Spain

RASFF

Aflatoxin in groundnuts from the USA in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in almonds from USA in Spain

RASFF

Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

RASFF

Groundnuts USA Aflatoxin in the Netherlands

RASFF

Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts in the Netherlands

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, Aspergillus Toxin, food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin, RASFF

Research – Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxins

Posted on May 29, 2024 by | Leave a comment

ACSA

The individual consumer generally cannot control the presence of mycotoxins in the food he or she purchases, except to observe whether mold is present. Mycotoxin-producing fungi generally grow during the production and storage of plant products. The most common mycotoxins that can be present in foods are: aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, fumonisins, patulin and ochratoxin A.

The four main aflatoxins are AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2. These toxins are produced primarily by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus . Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is produced by mammals after consumption of feed (or food) contaminated by AFB1. Aflatoxins are tasteless, colorless, and odorless, fluoresce under ultraviolet light, and can withstand high temperatures.

In PDF. Open in a new window. 

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin m1, Aspergillus, Aspergillus Toxin, Food Microbiology Research, Mold Toxin, Mould/Mold, Mycotoxin, Research

Belgium – Pearl Barley – pearl barley – from the Golden Lion brand – Mycotoxin – Zearalenon

Posted on May 28, 2024 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

parelgerst

Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the FASFC withdraws from sale the product Pearl Barley (pearled barley) of the Golden Lion brand and recalls it from consumers due to too high a mycotoxin content (zearalenon).

The FASFC asks not to use this product and to return it to the point of sale from which it was purchased.

Product Description :

Product Name: Pearl Barley

Brand: Golden Lion

Minimum Durability Date (DDM): 12/31/2026

Lot number: 230601

Weight: 250g

The product was sold through various outlets, including:

NV Kam Yuen Supermarket 1000 Brussels Zwarte Lievevrouwstr. 2-4
Hao Hao / Bvba Kim Phong 1040 Etterbeek Avenue de la Chasse 182
Raan Asia Bvba 8000 Brugge Oostendsesteenweg 135

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

Leave a comment

Posted in food contamination, food handler, Food Hazard, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Poisoning, Food Quality, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Safety Management, Food Safety Regulations, Food Testing, Food Toxin, mold, Mold Toxin, Mould/Mold, Mycotoxin, Zearalenone

China – Toxin Found in Chinese Milk – Aflatoxin

Posted on May 24, 2024 by | Leave a comment

M.Naharnet

The government’s quality watchdog found high levels of an aflatoxin, which is caused by mold, in milk produced by the Mengniu Dairy Group, the company said in a statement issued Sunday.

Leave a comment

Posted in Aflatoxin, Aspergillus Toxin, Food Toxin, Mold Toxin, Mould Toxin, Mycotoxin