Category Archives: Ochratoxin A

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Organic Rye Flakes – Ground Nutmeg – Paprika Powder

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Ochratoxin A in organic rye flakes from Latvia in Germany

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Ochratoxin A (92 µg/kg – ppb) in ground nutmeg from Indonesia in the Netherlands

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Ochratoxin A in paprika powder in Serbia and Switzerland

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Spice Preparation – Mulberries – Sunflower Seeds – Ground Coffee

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Ochratoxin A in spice preparation in Turkey and Switzerland

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Ochratoxin A in mulberries from Turkey in  Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden

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Ochratoxin in hulled sunflower seeds from Bulgaria in Poland

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Too much Ochratoxin A in organic ground coffees from Kenya in Finland

Research – Fusarium Mycotoxins and OTA in Beer from Shanghai, the Largest Megacity in China: Occurrence and Dietary Risk Assessment

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Abstract

Beer is susceptible to mycotoxin contamination originating from infected grains. It could be that mycotoxins are not completely removed during the brewing process and remain in the final product. Nevertheless, there have been no surveys of exposure to mycotoxin for Chinese inhabitants through beer consumption. This study aimed to investigate the presence of eight mycotoxins in 158 beer samples purchased in Shanghai, the largest megacity in China. The multiple mycotoxins determination was carried out using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS). Our findings revealed that 48.1% (76/158) of the beer samples were contaminated with Fusarium toxins. Deoxynivalenol-3-glucoside (D3G) and zearalenone (ZEN) were detected in 34.81% and 16.46% of the total samples, respectively. The significant differences between D3G/ZEN contamination and various beer types were performed. Furthermore, this study performed a health risk assessment for Shanghai residents based on data for Fusarium toxins and ochratoxin A (OTA) present in beer for the first time. The results revealed that the 95th percentile dietary exposures of Shanghai residents did not pose any chronic or acute health risks, either individually or in combination. Dietary exposures to Fusarium toxins revealed different risk levels among residents. The cumulative health risk for women is higher than that for men at the same beer consumption. In addition, the acute risk of DONs exposure for adults deserves concern. The insights obtained from this study may be of assistance for beer manufacturers and governmental regulators to further develop beer monitoring and guarantee public health.

RASFF Alert- Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A – Sunflower Seeds

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Ochratoxin A in sunflower seeds from Moldova via Germany in Finland

Research – Microbial Diversity of Anaerobic-Fermented Coffee and Potential for Inhibiting Ochratoxin-Produced Aspergillus niger

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Coffee flavor considerably depends on the fermentation process, with contributing factors including fermentation temperature, oxygen concentration, and microbial diversity. Efficient controlling of the fermentation can improve the quality of coffee beverages. Therefore, several studies on coffee fermentation processes have been conducted in various regions. The objective of this study was to assess the microbial diversity of coffee beans undergoing anaerobic fermentation at various temperatures (4 °C or 37 °C) and fermentation durations (12 h or 36 h) using full-length 16S rRNA sequencing. This analysis aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effects of the fermented metabolites against ochratoxin-producing Aspergillus niger. From our results, Acetobacter was identified as the dominant microbial community at higher fermentation temperatures, whereas Leuconostoc and Gluconobacter were the dominant genera at lower temperatures. However, at lower temperatures, changes in microbial communities were relatively slow. This study expands our knowledge of the microbial diversity involved in the anaerobic fermentation of coffee beans in Taiwan. The findings of this study can be used in future research to cultivate microorganisms linked to the quality and improve the quality of coffee beverages through fermentation.

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – Figs

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Ochratoxin A In Turkish Figs in the Netherlands

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Pistachios -Almond Bread – Raisins – Spice Mix – Almond/Fig Slices

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Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in pistachios from Iran in Andorra, France, Norway, Singapore and Spain

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Ochratoxin A in fig almond bread from Spain in the Netherlands

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Ochratoxin A (23 µg/kg) in raisins from China in Latvia

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Ochratoxin A in spice mix from Togo in Belgium

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Ochratoxin A in almond/fig slices from Spain, via the Netherlands in Belgium

Netherlands – Jumbo Fig almond slices – Ochratoxin A

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Safety warning Jumbo Fig almond slices

Jumbo warns against Jumbo Fig almond slices. The product may contain Ochratoxin A, eating this can lead to serious health problems. Do not eat the product!

See Jumbo’s website

Which product is it?

  • Jumbo Fig almond slices
  • Barcode: 8718452424740
  • Best before 03-11-2023

Yours sincerely

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

Belgium – Mendiants (1kg mix) from the Nice & Nuts brand – Ochratoxin A

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Biofresh Belgium recall
Product: Mendiants (1kg mix) from the Nice & Nuts brand.
Problem: Too high content of ochratoxin A.
In agreement with the FASFC, Biofresh Belgium is withdrawing Mendiants (1kg mix) from sale and recalling them from consumers because of an excessively high content of ochratoxin A. Biofresh Belgium asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale where it was purchased

Product description

– Product name: Mendiants (1kg mix)
– Brand: Nice & Nuts
– Best before date (BDD): 04/07/2024
– Sales period: from 05/26/2023 to 07/12/2023 inclusive
– Type of packaging: plastic bag
– Weight: 1kg

Belgium – Amandelvijgenschijfjes “fig slices with almonds” from the brand Jumbo. – Ochratoxin A

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Recall of Jumbo Supermarkten
Product: Amandelvijgenschijfjes “fig slices with almonds” from the brand Jumbo.
Problem: Too high content of Ochratoxin A.


In agreement with the FASFC, Jumbo is withdrawing the product Amandelvijgenschijfjes “slices of figs with almonds” from the Jumbo brand with the expiry date of 03/11/2023 and the EAN code 8718452424740 and is recalling it from consumers due to an excessively high content of Ochratoxin A. Jumbo asks its customers not to consume this product and to return it to the point of sale in which it was purchased, where it will be refunded to them

Product description Product

name: Amandelvijgenschijfjes “fig slices with almonds”
Brand: Jumbo
EAN code on the label: 8718452424740
Best before date (BDD): 03-11-2023
Sale period: from 12/07/2023 to 20/07/2023 inclusive
Nature of packaging: Plastic packaging
Weight: 75 g