Category Archives: Ochratoxin

Belgium – Cora organic dried figs 220 gr – Ochratoxin A

Posted on May 3, 2022 by | Leave a comment

AFSCA

Recall of Cora
Product: Cora organic dried figs 220 gr.
Problem: Too high level of ochratoxin A.

WE ARE RECALLING THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED BELOW FOLLOWING A NON-COMPLIANCE WHICH MAY LEAD TO A RISK FOR THE CONSUMER:

Product: Cora organic dried figs 220 gr

Barcode: 5400134408133

MDD: 05/25/2022, 05/28/2022 & 06/05/2022

Problem: Too high level of ochratoxin A

These products were sold in Cora Belgium hypermarkets.

CORA has decided, in collaboration with the AFSCA (Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain), to recall these products from consumers.
Customers who have purchased these products are asked not to consume them and to return them to the point of sale, where they will be reimbursed.

In the meantime, the products have been removed from the shelves of all stores.
We sincerely apologize to our customers for these inconveniences and assure them that we are taking the most effective measures to prevent such incidents.

Any customer who wants more information can contact our quality department on 071.69.95.24 or by e-mail at the following address: ALERTES-RETRAITS@CORA.BE .

CORA quality department

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Raisins

Posted on April 29, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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

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

Posted on March 28, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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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:

http://www.meray.eu

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France- Organic Lerida Figs – Ochratoxin A

Posted on March 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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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

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France – Organic Extra Soft Figs – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A

Posted on March 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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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

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France – Organic Lerida Dried Figs – Mycotoxin – Ochratoxin A

Posted on March 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name bush
  • Model names or references Organic dried figs – Lerida organic dried figs N°3
  • Identification of products
    Lot Dated
    440024553/1-11-372 Date of minimum durability 30/10/2022
  • Packaging5 kg box
  • Marketing start/end date From 04/11/2021 to 01/12/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors2 VD SPRL 2AS – CAROL Bio-Rennes SARL Blanc Michel BV Creation Esprit Gourmand La Malle aux Epices Les Fleurons Lomme Primeurs Margot Primeurs du Sud Est Silvarem Socadial

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Non-compliant level of ochratoxin A

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France – Organic LERIDA Figs Lot 1-11-372 – Ochratoxin A

Posted on March 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product categoryFood
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name ORCHARD BUSH
  • Model names or references Organic dried figs
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3701215207945 440024553/1-11-372 Date of minimum durability 30/10/2022
  • Products List WITHDRAWAL_REMINDER_reminder_conso.pdf Attachment
  • Packaging5 kg box
  • Marketing start/end date From 10/11/2021 to 13/12/2021
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors CN
  • List of points of saleList_clients_Figs_lerida.pdf

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Ochratoxin level of 154.2 µg/kg, not compliant with the Swiss threshold set at 20µg/kg
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Internal damage
  • Additional description of the risk Ochratoxin can be genotoxic by directly damaging DNA. Experts have confirmed that it may also be carcinogenic to the kidney.

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RASFF Alert- Ochratoxin A – Organic Diced Dried Figs

Posted on March 18, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin-A in Turkish Organic Dried Diced Figs from Turkey in the Netherlands

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France – RAISINS 500G – Ochratoxin A

Posted on March 15, 2022 by | Leave a comment

Gov france

Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Food
  • Product subcategory Fruits and vegetables
  • Product brand name ECO +
  • Model names or references RAISINS 500G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Lot Dated
    3450970066815 Batch: LT:450020329-14-673 Date of minimum durability 09/09/2022
  • Packaging500G SACHET
  • Marketing start/end date From 27/12/2021 to 11/03/2022
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored at room temperature
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors E.LECLERC

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of Ochratoxin A beyond regulatory limits

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RASFF Alerts – Ochratoxin A – Nutmeg – Date Syrup

Posted on March 11, 2022 by | Leave a comment

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Ochratoxin A content above the limit in Nutmeg from Indonesia in Hungary and Serbia

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Ochratoxin A in date syrup from Sweden in Germany

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