RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 6.0; Tot. = 7.0 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut bar from Ukraine in Germany
RASFF -ochratoxin A (12.7 µg/kg – ppb) in dried halve figs from Turkey in Germany
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 9.0; Tot. = 11.7 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts from Madagascar in Belgium
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 81.1; Tot. = 102 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from Benin in Belgium
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 47; Tot. = 55.3 / B1 = 0.8; Tot. = 2.3 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in Germany
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RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 89; Tot. = 105 / B1 = 18; Tot. = 20 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from India in the Netherlands
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 9.3; Tot. = 12 / B1 = 30; Tot. = 33 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from India in the Netherlands
RASFF -ochratoxin A (23 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 5.2; Tot. = 7.7 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from Brazil, via the Netherlands in Germany
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 18.4; Tot. = 19.1) in dried figs from Turkey in Italy
RASFF -aflatoxins (B1 = 15.5; Tot. = 19.1 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts in shell from China in Italy
With the harvest underway, it’s important to keep a watchful eye out for mycotoxin-producing molds. These species include Aspergillus flavus, which causes Aspergillus ear rot and produces the carcinogenic toxin aflatoxin, as well as species of Fusarium molds. These toxins can lead to production losses as grain may be rejected, as well as leading to illness in humans or animals that consume the toxin in significant quantities. Here’s a quick primer on some molds of concern and the toxins they produce. For more information and regulatory thresholds for toxins, please see Neogen’s Mycotoxin Handbook.
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RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 24 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio kernels from Turkey in Itlay
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 30; Tot. = 36 µg/kg – ppb) in melon seeds from Nigeria in Italy
RASFF -Ochratoxin A (33 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted groundnuts in shell from China in the Netherlands
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 11.4; Tot. = 31.4 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in France
RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 12.7; Tot. = 13.2 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio nuts from Turkey in Germany
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 14.7; Tot. = 16.1 µg/kg – ppb) in crushed chilly from India in the UK
RASFF – Salmonella enteritidis (presence /25g) in frozen skinless chicken legs from Brazil in Spain
RASFF – Salmonella spp. (presence /25g) in paan leaves from India in the UK
RASFF – Ochratoxin A (54; 44 µg/kg – ppb) in mild curry from India in Switzerland
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 29.6; Tot. = 33.4 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachio nuts with shell from Turkey in Italy
RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 7.5; Tot. = 8.8 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey in Germany
RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 92.3; Tot. = 105.1 / B1 = 10.4; Tot. = 11.2 µg/kg – ppb) in hazelnut kernels from Turkey in France
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 42.9; Tot. = 45.2 µg/kg – ppb) in chilly powder from India in Greece
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 27.8; Tot. = 31.7 µg/kg – ppb) in nutmeg from India in Greece
RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 96.7; Tot. = 289.6 / B1 = 81; Tot. = 90.1 / B1 = 25.3; Tot. = 27.4 µg/kg – ppb) in pistachios from the United States in Luxembourg
RASFF – Ochratoxin A (65.6 µg/item) in madras curry powder from India in Cyprus
RASFF -Ochratoxin A (36.2 µg/kg – ppb) in hot madras curry powder from the United Kingdom in CYprus
RASFF – Ochratoxin A (35.63 µg/kg – ppb) in black pepper from Indonesia in Poland
RASFF -Aflatoxins (B1 = 11 µg/kg – ppb) in peanuts in shell from Egypt in Slovenia
RASFF -Ochratoxin A (20.6 µg/kg – ppb) in curry powder from India, via the United Kingdom in Germany
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 23.2; Tot. = 25.4 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio nuts from the United States in Germany
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 27.8; Tot. = 28.7 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut kernels from the United States, via the Netherlands in Germany
RASFF – Ochratoxin A (41.58 mg/kg – ppm) in black pepper from Indonesia in Poland
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 14; Tot. = 36 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from Turkey in the Netherlands
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 23 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnut kernels from China in the Netherlands
RASFF – Aflatoxins (Tot. = 13.1 / B1 = 12.9; Tot. = 57 µg/kg – ppb) in shelled almonds from the United States in Spain
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 72 / B1 = 79.3 / B1 = 32.3 / B1 = 105.9 µg/kg – ppb) in maize from Ukraine in Italy
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 28 µg/kg – ppb) in copra expeller from Indonesia, via Germany in Belgium
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 36.5 µg/kg – ppb) in copra expeller from Indonesia in Belgium
RASFF – Ochratoxin A (17.5 µg/kg – ppb) in sultanas from Turkey in Malta
RASFF – Aflatoxins (Tot. = 9.3 µg/kg – ppb) in groundnuts from Brazil in Italy
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 19.15; Tot. = 35.61 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted and salted pistachio nuts from Turkey in Germany
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 8.1 µg/kg – ppb) in nutmeg powder from Indonesia in France
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The occurrence and relevance of food incidents notified through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed, the findings of audits to third countries carried out by the Food and Veterinary Office, as well as the quarterly reports on consignments of feed and food of non- animal origin submitted by Member States to the Commission in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 669/2009 indicate that the list should be amended.
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In particular, for consignments of dried vine fruit from Afghanistan, watermelons from Brazil, strawberries from China, peas and beans from Kenya, mint from Morocco, watermelon seeds and derived products from Sierra Leone and certain herbs, spices and vegetables from Vietnam, the relevant sources of information indicate the emergence of new risks and/or a degree of non- compliance with the relevant safety requirements, thereby warranting the introduction of an increased level of official controls. Entries concerning those consignments should be therefore included in the list.
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 27 / B1 = 11 / B1 = 44 / B1 = 49 µg/kg – ppb) in rice bran for horses from Sweden
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 4.8 µg/kg – ppb) in millet flour from Senegal in Italy
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 15.1; Tot. = 34 µg/kg – ppb) in dried figs from the Netherlands in Germany
RASFF – Ochratoxin A (6.6 µg/kg – ppb) in aseptic grape must concentrate from Iran in Italy
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 16.8; Tot. = 17.3 µg/kg – ppb) in chilli hot powder from India in Ireland
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 7.7 µg/kg – ppb) in crushed chilli from India in Bulgaria
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 38.8; Tot. = 97.3 µg/kg – ppb) in roasted pistachios from Turkey in Germany
RASFF – Aflatoxins (B1 = 5.2; Tot. = 6.1 µg/kg – ppb) in peanut butter from India in the UK
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