Category Archives: Patulin

Germany – KINGSWAY Banana-Grape-Cranberry-Pomegranate-Acai and other fruits – Patulin

Posted on March 8, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type:

Groceries

Date of first publication:

March 7, 2024

Product name:

KINGSWAY Banana-Grape-Cranberry-Pomegranate-Acai and other fruits

Product images:

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Product image smoothie

Manufacturer (distributor):

Manufacturer: Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG Distributed by: Netto ApS & Co. KG Preetzer Str. 22 17153 Stavenhagen

Reason for warning:

The food contains aronia juice, which is contaminated with patulin.

Durability:

March 12, 2024

Additional Information:

Patulin is a harmful substance (mycotoxin) produced by mold fungi that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion.

Reference is made to the company’s attached recall information.

Manufacturer’s homepage:

https://www.netto.de/sortiment/produktrueckruf/
Contact the relevant authorities:

Press releases and information
title Attachment or web link
Recall information
Recall information.pdf

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France – Red Genius Smoothie 250 ml – Patulin

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Gov France

Identification information of the recalled product
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Soft drink
Product brand name
Solevita
Model names or references
Red Genius Smoothie, 250ml
Product identification
GTIN Batch Date
20803896 0003004367 Use-by date 03/13/2024
Packaging
250ml bottle
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
Solevita
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Lidl

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Patulin – Multiple Smoothies

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RASFF

Patulin in Multiple smoothies from Poland in  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

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Austria – Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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Ages

AGES informs about a recall from Lidl Austria. The company issued a recall of the product Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml on March 7, 2024:
© Lidl Austria
Reason for recall
Patulin residues
Marketed by
Lidl Austria
Manufacturer
Dairy Gropper GmbH & Co. KG
Expiry Date
March 13, 2024

The manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG is currently recalling the product “Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml” with the best-before date of March 13, 2024.

The affected smoothie contains aronia juice, which is contaminated with patulin. Patulin is a substance (mycotoxin) produced by molds that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Therefore, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and under no circumstances consume the affected smoothie.

The affected product was sold at Lidl Austria. For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Lidl Austria reacted immediately and removed the affected product from sale. The item can be returned to all Lidl branches. The purchase price will of course be refunded, even without presentation of the receipt.

Only the product “Solevita Smoothie Red Genius, 250 ml” with the best-before date of March 13, 2024 is affected by the recall from the manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG. Other products sold by Lidl Austria from the manufacturer Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG as well as other items from the “Solevita” brand are not affected by the recall.

Molkerei Gropper GmbH & Co. KG apologizes to all those affected for the inconvenience caused. This warning does not say that the threat was caused by Lidl Austria.

Customer service
If you have any questions on this topic, Lidl Austria customer service is available on the toll-free telephone number 0800/500 810 from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Original recall

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Austria – Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed – Mycotoxin – Patulin

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Ages

AGES informs about a recall from Dr. Oetker GmbH. The company issued a recall of the product Smoothie Bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed on March 6, 2024:
© Dr. Oetker GmbH
Reason for recall
Patulin residues
Marketed by
Dr. Oetker GmbH
Manufacturer
Dr. Oetker GmbH
Expiry Date
April 23, 2024

Due to patulin residue, the Dr. As a precautionary measure, Oetker GmbH is returning the product “Smoothie Bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed”. Affected are 200g cups with the following information:

  • “Smoothie bowl with strawberry, banana, aronia and linseed”
  • Expiry date/best before: all until April 23, 2024

Patulin is a harmful substance (mycotoxin) produced by mold that can cause nausea, vomiting and indigestion. Therefore, customers should definitely pay attention to the recall and not consume the product mentioned.

To avoid health risks, consumers are asked to return the recalled goods to the store where the product was purchased. The purchase price will be refunded.

Original recall

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Sweden – Fazer recalls Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava smoothies due to the mold/mould toxin patulin

Posted on March 6, 2024 by | Leave a comment

Livsmedelsverket

Fazer is recalling Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava smoothies due to excessive levels of patulin, a mold toxin, being found in one of the ingredients used as an ingredient in the product. In high concentrations and with long-term use, patulin is harmful to health. Fazer advises not to consume the product, but to dispose of it. Fazer lists the recalled products in the press release below (link).

Product recall: Fazer recalls Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava smoothies – press release from Fazer 

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FSANZ patulin survey finds low risk to public

Posted on December 19, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Food Safety News

An Australian survey of patulin in apple juice and other apple products has found the concentration in most items was low.

In 2020, ​​​​​several apple juice products were recalled because of high patulin levels. In response, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and other government, state, and territory health authorities ran a survey to determine if the amount of patulin in foods posed a risk to consumers.

Patulin is a natural toxin produced by certain molds, sometimes found in fruits, vegetables, and cereals. The likelihood of contamination in apples is influenced by the condition of the fruit at harvest and handling and storage conditions. There are no maximum limits for patulin in Australia. However, levels should be kept as low as reasonably achievable.

Juice made from fallen fruit is at higher risk of contamination than those made from tree apples. Any patulin already present in apples is not destroyed by pasteurization.

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Italy – Mountain Apple Juice & Rotondifolia Mint – Patulin

Posted on December 8, 2023 by | Leave a comment

Salute

Brand : Kohl Thomas

Name : Mountain Apple Juice & Rotondifolia Mint

Reason for reporting : Recall due to chemical risk

Publication date : 7 December 2023

Documentation

Documentation

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RASFF Alert – Mycotoxin – Patulin – Apple Juice

Posted on December 8, 2023 by | Leave a comment

RASFF

Presence of patulin in apple juice in concentration above the allowed limit from Italy in Germany and Austria

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Czech Republic – ORGANIC APPLE JUICE – Patulin

Posted on September 20, 2023 by | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Louny ( Vladimirská 2501, 440 01 Louny )
ID: 49900510
Invalid parameter:

patulin

The allowed limit for the content of the contaminating substance – patulin was exceeded in the apple cider.

Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by fungi that attack mechanically damaged fruit.

Best before date: 02 11 25
Packaging: glass bottle + TO cap
Quantity of the product in the package: 250 ml
Manufacturer: Mostárna Louny ln sro, Vladimirská 2501, Louny
Country of origin:  Czechia
Date of sample collection: 4/5/2023
Reference number: 23-000632-SZPI-CZ

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