Category Archives: Ochratoxin A

RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A – Organic Dried Figs

RASFF

Ochratoxin A in organic dried figs from Turkey in Italy

RASFF Alert – Ochratoxin A – East End Basmati Rice

RASFF

Elevated Levels of Ochratoxin A (6.3 µg/kg) in East End Basmati Rice from India and Ireland

Luxembourg – DRIED FIGS FROM THE NATURE BIO BRAND – Ochratoxin A

SAP

RECALL: DRIED FIGS FROM THE NATURE BIO BRAND

Cora is recalling the following product:

name dried figs
Brand natural organic
Unity 220g
bar code 5400134408133
Use-by date (DLC) 05/25/2022; 05/28/2022; 06/05/2022

Danger  : Too high content 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: Cora

A sale by other operators cannot be excluded.

Information Source: Cora Recall Notification

Communicated by: Government Commission for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety .

Click to access figues-bio-fr.pdf

Canada – Kerem brand “Feigen mit Reismehl” (dried figs) recalled due to Ochratoxin A

CFIA

Summary
Product ; Dried figs
Issue Food – Chemical – Contamination
What to do
Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product

Audience Retail

Issue
Kerem brand “Feigen mit Reismehl” (dried figs) recalled due to ochratoxin A.

The recalled product was sold in Ontario.

RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Raisins

RASFF

Ochratoxin A (68 mg/kg – ppm) in raisins from Uzbekistan, via Lithuania in Latvia

Germany – Kerem – mini figs – 250g – Ochratoxin A

LMW

Photo Figs.JPG

Alert type: Food
Date of first publication: 03/25/2022
Product name:

Kerem – mini figs – 250g

Product images:

Manufacturer (distributor): Fresh Nuts GmbH, Pinkertweg 10, 22113 Hamburg
Reason for warning:

Exceeding the limit value of the active substance ochratoxin A

Packaging Unit: 250 g
Durability: at least April 30, 2022
Lot identification: 21002960 / 21003123 / 21003122 / 22000191
Manufacturer’s website:

France- Organic Lerida Figs – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name House Naja
  • Model names or references330g trays
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3266481738450 11/15/2022 Date of minimum durability 15/11/2022
    3266481738450 11/18/2022 Date of minimum durability 18/11/2022
    3266481738450 04/28/2023 Date of minimum durability 04/28/2023
  • Packaging330g trays
  • Marketing start/end date From 01/11/2021 to 30/01/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Departments: BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13), VAUCLUSE (84)
  • Distributors Grocery store

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Ochratoxin A detection

France – Organic Extra Soft Figs – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name FLEURONS
  • Model names or references Organic Extra Soft Figs
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3588731000119 3555 Date of minimum durability 05/31/2023
  • Packaging Doypack 250g
  • Marketing start/end date From 30/12/2021 to 07/03/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Health mark
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Intermarché, Auchan, Cora platform, Leclerc platform, Carrefour direct

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Contamination Mycotoxins
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Other chemical contaminants
  • Additional description of the risk Presence Ochratoxin A Genotoxic and carcinogenic toxin for the kidneys