Category Archives: Ochratoxin A

Research – From Aflatoxin to Zearalenone: Mycotoxins You Should Know – Deoxynivalenol (DON)

Posted on December 2, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Mycotoxins are substances produced by fungi that infect grain crops like maize and small grains and cause ear and kernel rots. Exposure to mycotoxins can lead to chronic or acute toxicity in humans and animals. In addition, mycotoxins can lead to market losses, discounts, rejection of grain lots at elevators, and a reduction in livestock efficiency and productivity.

The most economically important mycotoxins include aflatoxins (AF), deoxynivalenol (DON, also known as vomitoxin), fumonisins (FUM), zearalenone (ZEA), ochratoxin A (OTA), T2, HT-2, ergot alkaloids, and patulin (PAT). The fungal species that produce mycotoxins have worldwide distribution; therefore, mycotoxin contamination occurs everywhere grain crops are grown. Accordingly, mycotoxins have been detected in feed, silage, food, and beverages derived from cereal grains and animal products exposed to contaminated feed.

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A – Bakery Products – Dried Figs

Posted on December 2, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Presence of ochratoxin A above legal limit in bakery products from Spain in Italy

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Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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RASFF Alerts – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A – Dried Figs – Wheat Flour – Pistachios

Posted on November 25, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Ochratoxin A in organic wheat flour from France in Luxembourg

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Exceeding the maximum level of aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxins B1+B2+G1+G2 and the high level of ochratoxin A in pistachios from Iran via Spain in Poland

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France – Wheat flour T80 – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A

Posted on November 18, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product categoryFeed
  • Product subcategoryCereals and baked goods
  • Product brand nameTRANSITION
  • Model names or referencesWheat flour T80 1kg Transition – in organic conversion
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3770014111470 191121 Date of minimum durability 19/11/2022
  • Marketing start/end dateFrom 02/12/2021 to 11/03/2022
  • Storage temperatureProduct to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​saleWhole France
  • DistributorsAuchan, Match, Franprix, Carrefour, Cora, Intermarché, Leclerc, super U

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recallOchratoxin A level above the authorized regulatory limit

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A – Pistachios – Dried Figs

Posted on November 18, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A (OTA) in pistachio from Germany in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Moldova, Netherlands, Romania

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Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey in Italy

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Germany- Roasted pistachio nuts with/without salt and pistachio berry mix – Ochratoxin A

Posted on November 15, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 14.11.2022
Product name:

Roasted pistachio nuts with/without salt and pistachio berry mix

Product images:

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Manufacturer (distributor):

PL Food GmbH Kesselflickerstr. 10 21493 Lanken/Elmenhorst

Reason for warning:

Pistachio kernels with an increased ochratoxin A content (OTA, mold toxin) were used in the batches of the products mentioned here. OTA has a kidney-damaging and carcinogenic effect with greatly increased long-term intake.

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Lot identification:

See customer information.

Click to access Kundeninformation.pdf

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Luxembourg – ALESTO BRAND ROASTED PISTACHIOS – Ochratoxin A

Posted on November 15, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH is recalling the following products:

Last name Roasted pistachios
Mark Alesto
Unity 70g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 03/25/2023
Sale period from 05/07/2022 to 10/11/2022
Last name Roasted & salted pistachios
Mark Alesto
Unity 70g
Date of minimum durability (MDD) 03/23/2023
Sale period from 05/07/2022 to 10/11/2022

Danger  : Potential presence of ochratoxin A

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by molds which can be present in different products such as cereals, coffee, rice, spices and raisins. With repeated consumption, ochratoxin A can be carcinogenic and can have toxic effects at the renal level.

Sale in Luxembourg by: Lidl

Source of information: Lidl recall notification

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Netherlands – Safety warning Lidl Netherlands Pistachios roasted & salted and Pistachios roasted from Alesto – Ochratoxin A

Posted on November 14, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Safety warning Lidl Netherlands Pistachios roasted & salted and Pistachios roasted from Alesto

Lidl Netherlands warns against roasted & salted pistachios and roasted pistachios from the brand ‘Alesto’. An increased amount of Ochratoxin A (a fungal toxin) was found in the products. Ochratoxin A can lead to kidney disease if taken for a long time. Do not eat the products!

See Lidl’s website

Which products are involved?

  • Alesto Pistachios roasted, 70g
  • Best before: 25.03.2023
  • LOT: 30031/220622001
  • Alesto Pistachios roasted & salted, 70 g
  • Best before: 23.03.2023
  • LOT: 30030/220623001

If you have any questions, please contact Lidl Netherlands via email:  contact@lidl.nl  or telephone number 020 – 70 95 039.

Sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

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Belgium – Roasted pistachios – Roasted and salted pistachios from the Alesto brand – Ochratoxin A.

Posted on November 14, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Recall of Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH
Product: Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne geroostet” (Roasted pistachios) and “Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) from the Alesto brand.
Problem: too high content of Ochratoxin A.

In agreement with the FASFC, Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH withdraws Pistachios – “Pistazienkerne geroostet” (Roasted pistachios) (70g) and “Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen” (Roasted and salted pistachios) (70g) from the sale and recalls them from consumers because of an excessively high Ochratoxin A content.

Lidl Belgium asks its customers not to consume these products and to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. You will be reimbursed even without presenting the receipt.

Product description: Product

name Pistazienkerne geroostet
(Roasted pistachios) Pistazienkerne geroostet & gesalzen
(Roasted and salted pistachios)
Brand Alesto Alesto Use-by
dates (BDD) 25/03/2023 23/03/2023
Weight 70g 70g
Sales period From 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive From 5/07/2022 to 10/11/2022 inclusive
Type of packaging Plastic bag Plastic bag

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Germany – K-Classic Pistachio Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 100g – Ochratoxin A

Posted on November 14, 2022 | Leave a comment

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Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 11/12/2022
Product name:

K-Classic Pistachio Nuts Roasted & Unsalted 100g

Manufacturer (distributor):

Carl Wilhelm Clasen GmbH Hans-Koch-Ring GmbH 21493 Schwarzenbek Sales by Kaufland

Reason for warning:

During routine tests, increased levels of the mold toxin ochratoxin A were found.

Packaging Unit: 100 g
Durability: 04/22/2023
Lot identification: 21029/220726001

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